12PM ET 06/20/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 06/20/2026: Episode Summary

Episode Overview

This noon edition of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Paul Stevens, delivers rapid-fire coverage of the day’s major stories. The focus ranges from breaking diplomatic efforts on Iran's nuclear program, developing security concerns, world news, to sports highlights, providing listeners with a concise snapshot of global and domestic events as they unfold.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Diplomatic Negotiations: Iran Nuclear Agreement

(00:02 - 00:40)

• Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, White House envoys, are in Switzerland for the first round of talks concerning a potential new Iran nuclear deal.
• Pakistan's interior minister is also attending, highlighting the multinational efforts to keep diplomatic channels open.
• The Swiss government issued a statement confirming the meeting but withheld specific details for confidentiality.
• No official word yet from Iran regarding their participation in the talks.
• President Trump publicly stresses urgency and offers a not-so-veiled warning to Iran:
  • “They have to make a deal. Otherwise we, we will do things that won't make them happy. But I don't think it's going to get to that." (President Trump, 00:40)
  • Trump references the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and oil flow as leverage in negotiations.

2. Middle East Update: Israel, Lebanon, Iran

(00:54 - 01:16)

• Israel and Hezbollah have "agreed to reinstitute a shaky ceasefire" after recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
• Iran's joint military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, attributing this move to ongoing Israeli attacks.
• This closure further raises the stakes for both energy markets and regional stability.

3. Presidential Spotlight: New Air Force One

(01:16 - 01:26)

• President Trump, at Joint Base Andrews, unveils the new Air Force One, a next-generation Boeing 747.
• The new aircraft, fitted with SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed satellite internet, symbolizes strengthened US-Qatar relations:
  • The plane was gifted by Qatari officials in 2025 and is valued at $400 million. Its future includes donation to a presidential library.
  • “Over its lifetime, that aircraft traveled to 96 countries on 223 international trips and flew over 6 million miles.” (President Trump, 01:16)

4. Security Alert: White House UFC Freedom250 Terror Plot

(02:16 - 03:04)

• Authorities have identified Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez as an alleged ringleader in a foiled terrorist plot targeting a UFC event at the White House.
  • Alvarez, originally from Mexico and protected under DACA, was under surveillance by Nebraska officials prior to arrest (Bill Malugian, 02:22-03:04).
  • The incident reignites the debate over US immigration policy, with local law enforcement blaming "Democrats’ immigration policies" for endangering the nation.
• Four additional suspects were arrested, and law enforcement continues its investigation.

5. International News: Train Collision in the UK

(03:04 - 03:34)

• Two southbound passenger trains collided north of London outside Bedford, killing a driver and injuring many aboard.
• Witnesses recount the chaotic aftermath, with passengers sustaining broken bones and other injuries.

6. Sports Update: World Cup Soccer

(03:34 - 04:13)

• Team USA advances to the second round after defeating Australia 2-0 in Seattle.
  • The first goal came from an Australian own goal; the second, from Alex Freeman, followed a referee review confirming no offside.
  • “and the building shakes in Seattle” (Fox Sports Commentator, 04:02), capturing the excitement inside the stadium.
• Up next, Team USA faces Turkey; they currently top Group D.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Iran Nuclear Talks:

  • “They have to make a deal. Otherwise we, we will do things that won't make them happy. But I don't think it's going to get to that. I think it's going to be very good.”
    — President Trump, 00:40

• On the New Air Force One:

  • “Over its lifetime, that aircraft traveled to 96 countries on 223 international trips and flew over 6 million miles.”
    — President Trump, 01:16

• On the US Soccer Win:

  • “and the building shakes in Seattle”
    — Fox Sports Commentator, 04:02

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Iran Nuclear Talks & Diplomacy: 00:02 – 00:40
• Middle East Ceasefire & Strait of Hormuz: 00:54 – 01:16
• Unveiling of New Air Force One: 01:16 – 01:26
• White House UFC Terror Plot Update: 02:16 – 03:04
• UK Train Collision: 03:04 – 03:34
• World Cup Soccer Update: 03:34 – 04:13

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This episode delivers a brisk but comprehensive rundown of high-stakes diplomatic moves, national security threats, global crises, and cultural milestones. The tone is factual and urgent, reflecting the Fox News Radio newscast style, letting listeners track the fast-moving news cycle wherever they are.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Some new information. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will reportedly be in Switzerland today. This for the first round of talks on a potential Iran nuclear agreement.

[Fox News Reporter]

Pakistan is also sending their interior minister. The Swiss releasing a statement saying diplomats from various countries currently present are continuing their efforts to maintain the dialogue. For reasons of confidentiality. No further information can be provided regarding those present or the discussions. Still been no official word from the Iranians on when they will arrive in Switzerland for talks. President Trump expressing his desire to get these negotiations moving.

[President Trump]

They have to make a deal. Otherwise we, we will do things that won't make them happy. But I don't think it's going to get to that. I think it's going to be very good. Remember, if we do that, then all of a sudden you're not going to have the oil flowing out of the strait too quickly.

[Fox News Reporter]

This as Israel and Hezbollah agreed to reinstitute a shaky cease fire yesterday amid their fighting in southern Lebanon.

[Paul Stevens]

And Iran's joint milit now says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again citing continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon. On that update from fox's Max Gordon. President Trump at Joint Base Andrews unveiling the new Air Force One.

[President Trump]

Over its lifetime, that aircraft traveled to 96 countries on 223 international trips and flew over 6 million miles.

[Paul Stevens]

And the president talking about previous Air Force ones. This Boeing 747 equipped with Starlink, a satellite high speed Internet Service develop by SpaceX. Now the new plane was actually, you might remember, a gift to the president last year by Qatari officials in an effort to strengthen relations between the US and Qatar following his time in office. The $400 million plane is set to be donated to a future presidential library. And America is listening to FOX News.

[Fox Sports Commentator]

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[Paul Stevens]

The alleged ringleader of the White house UFC Freedom250 terror plot has now been

[Bill Malugian]

identified after the feds busted this terror plot to attack the UFC fight here at the White House last Sunday. DHS then revealed that one of the alleged ringleaders of this plot is a Mexican illegal alien who was granted DACA by the Biden administration. His name is Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez. He's from Omaha, Nebraska. He first came to the US as a little boy in 2001, but he overstayed his visa, lost his legal status and was then protected with DACA by the Obama administration in 2014. Now the sheriff of Douglas county in Nebraska says they began immediate surveillance on Alvarez as soon as they learned of the plot. And and he says the Democrats immigration policies put the nation in danger.

[Paul Stevens]

And that is Fox's Bill Malugian. Four other suspects arrested as well. Two trains collided north of London this past Friday yesterday, killing a driver, seriously injuring dozens of people on board. One passenger described being tossed forward by the impact, then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bodily injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London's St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford about 5:15 local time to the World cup where Team USA is on to round two after defeating Australia in Seattle by count of two nothing. First goal and own goal from an Australian defender. The second goal coming at the end of the first half. After a review from referees to see if Alex Freeman was on side.

[Fox Sports Commentator]

Review the goal.

[Paul Stevens]

Scarra was not in offside position

[Fox Sports Commentator]

and the building shakes in Seattle and that

[Paul Stevens]

sound courtesy FOX Sports. Next up up for the U.S. a Thursday game against Turkey. They currently sit at the top of Group D. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.

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