12PM ET 06/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET, June 22, 2026

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced snapshot of major developments in global diplomacy, politics, business, and crime as of midday June 22, 2026. Key stories include significant progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations, political transitions in the UK, the deaths of prominent public figures, an update on a high-profile assassination attempt trial, the start of a courtroom drama involving an ex-NFL scout, and notable sports and market news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough

• Progress in Peace Talks
  After 18 hours of negotiation in Switzerland, U.S. Vice President Vance reported significant achievements aiming at a lasting peace deal with Iran:

  • Mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
  • Process to prevent a return to conflict
  • Roadmap for technical talks on Iran’s nuclear program
  • Return of UN nuclear inspectors to Iran
    (00:11)

• Tensions & Resilience
  Despite threats from Iran to walk out due to U.S. pressure (particularly from President Trump), talks carried on, marking what participants agreed was "great progress".
  (00:34–00:38)

• First Test: Lebanon Ceasefire
  Iran recognized progress in ending fighting in Lebanon, defined as the first real test of negotiations. The UN reported no conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah since early March.
  (00:46)
  Notable quote:

  “They've laid the foundation.”
  — Lisa Brady (00:03)

• Humanitarian Angle
  Iran may soon use unfrozen assets to purchase American agricultural products, a tangible benefit from the talks.
  (00:40)

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2. UK Political Transition

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns
  Starmer is stepping down after two years and a “landslide” win; political missteps and economic woes eroded support.
  (01:05)

• Likely Successor
  The leading candidate: Andy Burnham, former Manchester mayor, now entering parliament with an eye on the UK's top job. He would be the seventh PM in a decade—a reflection of political instability. (01:05–01:29)

  Notable quote:

  “It is assumed… Andy Burnham… would become the seventh prime minister of the UK in 10 years.”
  — Political Correspondent (01:17)

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3. Obituaries: Notable Public Figures

• Alan Greenspan (100), Former Federal Reserve Chair
  Passed away from complications tied to Parkinson's disease.

  • Remembered as “the Maestro,” Greenspan was a dominant figure in economic policy and famously warned of “irrational exuberance.”
    (01:34)

  Notable quote:

  “He famously warned, as we all remember, of irrational exuberance.”
  — Economic Analyst (01:34)

• Clive Davis (94), Music Industry Legend
  The passing of the influential music executive was also briefly reported.
  (01:45)

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4. Legal Developments & Crime

a. Assassination Attempt Prosecution

• DC Judge Upholds Prosecutor Participation
  A judge denied motions to disqualify Justice Department officials from prosecuting Cole Thomas Allen, who is accused of plotting to target President Trump and others.

  • Arguments centered on officials’ attendance at the event where the attack occurred; however, the judge deemed them neither victims nor likely witnesses.
  • Allen faces charges including the attempted assassination of President Trump and assaulting a federal officer. (02:14–03:05)

  Notable quote:

  “While the court is not blind to the unusual position of Justice Department officials, Blanche and Pirro are unlikely to be trial witnesses, nor do they meet the legal definition of victims.”
  — Judge Trevor McFadden as reported by Jared Halpern (02:44)

b. High-Profile Tennessee Murder Trial

• Blaze Taylor on Trial
  Former Titans scout Blaze Taylor is on trial for the 2023 murder of pregnant girlfriend Jade Benning, who died from cocaine poisoning.
  • Testimony includes Benning telling Taylor “her drink tasted funny” and accusing Taylor of harming the unborn child.
  • Taylor was released on a $2.5 million bond, faces two counts of murder.
    (03:12–03:44)

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5. Sports

• Basketball Coaching Shakeup
  • Dusty May, who recently led the Michigan Wolverines to a college championship, is finalizing a coaching deal with the Dallas Mavericks after Jason Kidd’s departure.
  • The Mavericks feature standout rookie Cooper Flagg and the top 2025 NBA draft pick.
    (03:44)

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6. Business & Markets

• Wall Street Update
  • Dow Jones up by 143 points
  • S&P and Nasdaq showing losses
  • Oil prices fall below $75/barrel
    (03:44–04:13)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “They've laid the foundation.”
  — Lisa Brady (00:03)

• “There was a little bit of threatening, there was a little bit of whining. But at the end of the day, the talks continued and we made great progress.”
  — Fox News Announcer and Economic Analyst (00:34–00:38)

• “He famously warned, as we all remember, of irrational exuberance.”
  — Economic Analyst, on Alan Greenspan (01:34)

• “While the court is not blind to the unusual position of Justice Department officials, Blanche and Pirro are unlikely to be trial witnesses, nor do they meet the legal definition of victims.”
  — Judge Trevor McFadden via Jared Halpern (02:44)

• “Her drink tasted funny. She said she couldn't walk straight and said to Taylor, you did this to do something to the baby.”
  — Crime Reporter paraphrasing trial testimony (03:29)

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Segment Timestamps

• US-Iran negotiations: 00:03–00:46
• Lebanon ceasefire, UK PM resignation, Andy Burnham’s rise: 00:46–01:29
• Alan Greenspan & Clive Davis obituaries: 01:29–01:45
• Assassination attempt trial update: 02:14–03:05
• Blaze Taylor murder trial: 03:05–03:44
• NBA coaching news, markets report: 03:44–04:13

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This concise yet comprehensive episode provides listeners with top-line updates across critical national and international events, offering context and perspective for ongoing stories.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

They've laid the foundation. Lisa Brady, FOX news. That's the U.S. take on talks with Iran, pointing to progress on a path toward a lasting peace deal.

[Vice President Vance]

Vice President vance laid out four achievements after 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, a mechanism for keeping open the Strait of Hormuz, a process for stopping any return to conflict, a roadmap for technical talks on Iran's nuclear program and a return to Iran for United nations nuclear inspectors. This despite the Iranians threatening to walk out in protest at threats by President Trump.

[Fox News Announcer]

There was a little bit of threatening, there was a little bit of whining.

[Economic Analyst]

But at the end of the day,

[Fox News Announcer]

the talks continued and we made great progress.

[Vice President Vance]

Vice President Vance says Iran could use unfrozen assets to buy American soy, corn and wheat.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jonathan Savage. Iran acknowledges major progress on ending the fighting in Lebanon, calling that the first real test of negotiations. The UN Reports no fighting yesterday between Israel and Iran. Backed Hezbollah since early March. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning and will leave power once his party chooses a replacement.

[Political Correspondent]

After winning in a landslide two years ago. A series of political mishaps and economic woes brought down his public and party support. It is assumed the prime minister and party leader jobs will be taken over by the popular one time mayor of the city of Manchester, Andy Burnham. He has given up the mayor job to become a member of parliament necessary to become prime minister. He would become the seventh prime minister of the UK in 10 years.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox is Greg Palcott in London. Former longtime Fed chair Alan Greenspan has died. He was 100.

[Economic Analyst]

He was known as the Maestro. He became one of the most influential economic policymakers of his era. He famously warned, as we all remember, of irrational exuberance.

[Lisa Brady]

FOX BUSINESS is Ashley Webster. Greenspan had complications from Parkinson's disease. Also just getting word that Clive Davis has died. The legendary music mogul was 94. America is Listen to Fox News

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[Lisa Brady]

With select plans, a judge clears the way for top Justice Department officials to keep prosecuting the suspect accused of planning to target the president and others during a DC Dinner event.

[Legal Correspondent Jared Halpern]

Attorneys for Cole Thomas Allen argued acting Attorney General Todd Blanch in Attorney for D.C. jeanine Pirro should be disqualified from the criminal case since both were attending the White House Correspondents Association's annual dinner at the time of the shooting But a federal judge overseeing the case disagreed and rejected that motion. Judge Trevor McFadden writes, While the court is not blind to the unusual position of Justice Department officials, Blanche and Pirro are unlikely to be trial witnesses, nor do they meet the legal definition of victims. Allen is charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

The trial begins in Nashville for a former pro football scout accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend.

[Crime Reporter]

Jury selection began today for Blaze Taylor, the former Tennessee Titan scout accused of murdering his girlfriend Jade Benning in 2023 with a large amount of cocaine. She was five months pregnant with a girl at the time. He was arrested nearly a year after Benning died and charged with two counts of MUR. At a bond hearing in 2024, Benning's best friend testified that she heard Benning say to Taylor while they were on the phone that her drink tasted funny. She said she couldn't walk straight and said to Taylor, you did this to do something to the baby. Taylor was released on two and a half million dollars bond.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. Just a few months after coaching the Michigan Wolverines to a college basketball championship, Dusty May is reportedly finalizing a deal with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, where Hall of Famer Jason Kidd and the Mavs decided to part ways recently. The Mavericks have the reigning rookie of the year, Cooper flag, the 2025 number one overall draft pick. A mixed day on Wall Street. The Dow's up 143, but the S and P and the Nasdaq in the red, oil prices falling under 75 bucks a barrel. Alisa Brady, FOX NEWS.

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