12PM ET 06/15/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET June 15, 2026

Host: Chris Foster, Fox News
Date: June 15, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode delivers quick, up-to-the-minute coverage of major breaking and developing news stories in US and global politics, international diplomacy, market news, public safety, and key legislative actions worldwide as of midday June 15, 2026.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump at the G7 Summit; Iran Peace Deal

• [00:03] Chris Foster: Reports President Trump has arrived in the French Alps for two days of meetings with G7 leaders. A major announcement is expected: a peace deal with Iran planned for signing in Geneva on Friday.

• [00:17] Max Gordon (Dubai): Explains the contours and uncertainty around the US-Iran interim deal:

  • The Strait of Hormuz is planned to reopen, though questions remain about future shipping tolls after a 60-day negotiation period.
  • The agreement does not address Iran’s nuclear program—a key US concern. President Trump remains firm that “Iran can't be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon,” and says the US “would eventually go in to collect the nuclear dust.”
  • Iran additionally calls for an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as cross-border attacks continue.

  Notable Quote:
  “President Trump has been adamant that Iran can’t be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and that the US would eventually go in to collect the nuclear dust. But details remain scarce.” — Max Gordon, [00:32]

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2. Financial Markets Rally

• [00:56] Chris Foster: Highlights a major surge in US financial markets:
  • Dow Jones up 704 points.
  • S&P up nearly 2%.
  • NASDAQ up about 3%.

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3. UK Parliament Considers Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

• [01:10] - 01:43] Chris Foster & UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

  • The British Parliament will debate social media restrictions for minors.
  • The measure would require platforms to verify user ages, ban children under 16 from access, and add features like:
    • Blocking livestreaming and communication with strangers for under-16s.
    • Considering overnight curfews and limits to infinite scrolling.

  Notable Quote:
  “We’re going further than any country in the world by banning social media for under 16s and putting W in place to give kids their childhood back.” — Keir Starmer, [01:19]

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4. Flash Floods in Texas and Georgia

• [01:43] Chris Foster & Ashley Webster:
  • Reports on severe flash flooding in Texas (Austin and Waco), requiring rescues on I-95.
  • Millions in Georgia are at risk as the weather threat expands.

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5. Deadly Skydiving Plane Crash in Missouri

• [02:32] Chris Foster & Ashley Strohmeier:

  • The deadliest US skydiving-related plane crash in 31 years: All 12 people aboard (pilot + 11 passengers) killed.
  • The crash occurred at Butler Memorial Airport, south of Kansas City.
  • FAA and local crews are working to identify victims and determine cause; power issues are a suspected factor.
  • Family members of some victims witnessed the crash at the airport.

  Notable Quote:
  “The FAA says the plane landed in a field, killing everyone on board... Highway officials suspect power issues could have forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.” — Ashley Strohmeier, [02:40]

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6. Fatal Police Shooting of Toddler in Mississippi

• [03:08] Chris Foster & Jeff Manasso:

  • During a Walmart shoplifting response in Sanitobia, MS, police shot at a fleeing vehicle when the driver allegedly drove toward officers.
  • A one-year-old child in the car was killed; a suspect was also injured.
  • The case is under interstate police investigation.

  Notable Quote:
  “Investigators say that’s when the driver allegedly drove toward police officer, nearly striking at least one of them, prompting defensive shots fired. Inside that car was a one-year-old child killed by the gunfire.” — Jeff Manasso, [03:20]

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7. Alabama Senate and Gubernatorial Primaries

• [03:38] Chris Foster & Eben Brown:

  • Primary runoffs for Senate nominations happening tomorrow.
  • The Alabama Republican Party rejected a challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial candidacy regarding his residency.
  • Tuberville will move forward to face Democrat Doug Jones for governor, as Governor K. Ivey’s terms are complete.

  Notable Quote:
  “The party reviewed all documents and now concludes Tuberville’s residency is established and he will continue as their nominee for governor.” — Eben Brown, [03:58]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• President Trump, G7 & Iran:
  “President Trump has been adamant that Iran can’t be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and that the US would eventually go in to collect the nuclear dust.” — Max Gordon, [00:32]

• UK Social Media Ban:
  “We’re going further than any country in the world by banning social media for under 16s and putting W in place to give kids their childhood back.” — Keir Starmer, [01:19]

• Mississippi Shooting:
  “Inside that car was a one-year-old child killed by the gunfire.” — Jeff Manasso, [03:27]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03] President Trump and Iran peace deal preview
• [00:56] Markets’ rally
• [01:10] UK social media legislation
• [01:43] Flash flooding in Texas and Georgia
• [02:32] Missouri skydiving plane crash
• [03:08] Police shooting of toddler in Mississippi
• [03:38] Alabama Senate/gubernatorial primaries

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Tone & Style

The reporting is concise, urgent, and factual, with short segments highlighting only newly unfolding, high-priority stories in a straightforward and authoritative Fox News style.

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For listeners pressed for time, this midday Fox News Update provides a succinct overview of major US and global events, legislative trends, market movements, and breaking public safety incidents as of June 15, 2026.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

President Trump arrives at the G7 summit with news. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. The president's in the French Alps now for two days of meetings with the leaders of the UK Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. And a peace deal with Iran is set to be signed on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.

[Max Gordon]

There might be an initial deal between the United States and Iran, but there are still big issues that need to be settled. Both sides say the Strait of Hormuz is opening back up, but but it's unclear if tolls for ships will be coming at the end of the 60 day negotiating period. The interim deal also doesn't tackle Iran's nuclear program. President Trump has been adamant that Iran can't be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and that the US Would eventually go in to collect the nuclear dust. But details remain scarce. Iran has also called for an end to fighting in southern Lebanon, where Israel has been attacking Hezbollah as the militant group continues to strike northern Israel. In Dubai, Max Gordon, Fox News.

[Chris Foster]

The Dow hits a new record on Wall Street. It is up 704 points now. The S&P up nearly 2%. The NASDAQ around 3%. The British Parliament will take up a ban on social media for kids under 16, requiring those platforms to verify users age.

[UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer]

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that the ban will be like Australia's legislation that passed last year. But he says it's going to go further, adding, quote, we're going further than any country in the world by banning social media for under 16s and putting W in place to give kids their childhood back. It would include, we understand, blocking live streaming and communication with strangers for users under the age of 16. Government is also considering overnight curfews and measures to limit infinite scrolling.

[Chris Foster]

Fox Business correspondent Ashley Webster. There is flash flooding in Texas, including in Austin and Waco. Rescues on I95 in Waco. Stranded vehicles. Millions are also at risk in Georgia. America's listening to Fox News

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[Chris Foster]

the deadliest skydiving plane crash in the US in 31 years. A pilot and 11 passengers killed in

[Ashley Strohmeier]

Missouri private plane crashed shortly after taking off yesterday morning at Butler Memorial Airport, which is about an hour south of Kansas City. So the FAA says the plane landed in a field, killing everyone on board. Crews are still working to identify the 12 victims and then find out what exactly led to that crash. Highway officials suspect power issues could have forced the pilot to make an emergency landing. The flight was carrying passengers Preparing for a SkyDrive with some of the family members at the airport witnessing that fiery crash.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Ashley Strohmeier the fatal police shooting of a toddler during a shoplifting call in Mississippi's interstate police investigation.

[Jeff Manasso]

Police in Sanitobia, Mississippi, responding to a theft at a Walmart Sunday saying they encountered the alleged thieves running from the building and getting into a car. Investigators say that's when the driver allegedly drove toward police officer, nearly striking at least one of them, prompting defensive shots fired. Inside that car was a one year old child killed by the gunfire. We're told one of the suspects was also injured.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Jeff Manasso. There are primary runoff elections in Alabama tomorrow, including the Republicans and Democrat Senate nominees. The winner in November will replace Tommy Tuberville and he is still the Alabama Republicans nominee for governor.

[Eben Brown]

Alabama's Republican Party is rejecting a challenge made to Tommy Tuberville's gubernatorial candidacy. Primary challenger Ken McPheeters formally questioned Tuberville's residency claim, saying the current US senator from the state had not lived in the state for the required seven years. The party reviewed all documents and now concludes Tuberville's residency is established and he will continue as their nominee for governor. Facing Democrat, former U.S. senator Doug Jones in November, incumbent Governor K. Ivey has reached the limit of terms. Eben Brown, Fox News I'm Chris Foster.

[Chris Foster]

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