12PM ET 06/25/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: Detailed Summary

Episode: 12PM ET
Release Date: June 25, 2025
Hosted by: Jack Callaghan, Fox News Radio

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1. US-Iran Relations and Recent Airstrikes

The episode opens with significant developments in US-Iran relations following recent military actions. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran are scheduled to commence talks next week, marking the first dialogue since the US conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites last Saturday.

Jack Callaghan reported at [00:02]:
"President Trump says the US and Iran will talk next week for the first time since Saturday's US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites."

An unnamed Dutch official weighed in on the broader geopolitical implications, expressing skepticism about the necessity of additional agreements post-conflict:
"In the Netherlands, we may sign an agreement. I don't know. To me, I don't think it's that necessary. I mean, they had a war, they fought. Now they're going back to their world." ([00:14])

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed media reports questioning the extent of the damage inflicted on the Iranian nuclear sites:
"Leaked assessments are unreliable because all of the evidence of what was just bombed by 12 30,000-pound bombs is buried under a mountain, devastated and obliterated. So if you want to make an assessment of what happened at Fordo, you better get a big shovel and go really deep because Iran's nuclear program is obliterated." ([00:32])

Further emphasizing the administration's stance, Jack Callaghan mentioned:
"The FBI has now opened an investigation into the leaked reports. Iran has acknowledged its sites were badly damaged." ([00:52])

2. NATO Summit Outcomes

Following the airstrikes, President Trump attended the NATO summit held in The Hague, where pivotal commitments were secured from member nations. A significant outcome was the agreement for NATO countries to allocate 5% of their GDP towards a combination of core military expenditures and additional security costs.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended the agreement:
"NATO countries commit to his long-standing demand that they spend 5% of their wealth on a combination of core military spending plus additional security costs. This provides a quantum leap in capability. We need to step up to stay safe." ([01:05])

Additionally, at the summit, President Trump held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, underscoring the alliance's support for Ukraine amidst ongoing regional tensions.

3. CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Developments

Turning to public health, the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Vaccine Advisory Panel convened for the first time following the replacement of all its members. The newly appointed panel, selected by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., comprises individuals who have previously expressed skepticism regarding vaccine safety and efficacy.

Robert Kennedy Jr. outlined the panel's objectives:
"The agenda for the two-day long meeting includes discussions on Covid and flu vaccines and a new product that bundles the chickenpox vaccine in with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot." ([01:34])

This move has sparked conversations about the direction of vaccine policy and the panel's potential impact on public health initiatives.

4. New York City Mayoral Primary Results

In local politics, Zorhan Mandami emerged victorious in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. His grassroots campaign resonated strongly with both immigrant communities and younger voters, garnering endorsements from prominent figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Eric Mandani.

An unnamed political analyst provided insights:
"He ran a strong grassroots campaign that immigrants liked, that young people liked. He got the support from AOC and Mandani. The 33-year-old New York assemblyman won 43% of the primary vote, seven points more than Andrew Cuomo, who conceded. This is ranked-choice voting. Final tabulation is July 1. Mandami's winning platform is he's advocating for affordability for New Yorkers by taxing the rich and businesses." ([02:34])

Looking ahead to the general election in November, Lauren Simonetti of the Fox Business Network reported that Mandami will face Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Mayor Eric Adams, the incumbent seeking reelection.

5. Legal Battle: Karen Reed's Murder Trial

In legal news, Karen Reed's defense attorney, Alan Jackson, is vocally opposing the actions of Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan in her ongoing murder trial. Reed had previously seen her first trial end in a hung jury and was recently acquitted of second-degree murder charges related to the 2022 death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe.

Alan Jackson criticized the prosecution:
"Over what [he] called an egregious breach of prosecutorial ethics." ([03:16])

He responded to Brennan's accusations of intimidation and abuse towards Reed's legal team, painting a narrative of police misconduct and suggesting that fellow officers may have been involved in covering up the incident. Reed was, however, convicted of drunk driving in relation to the case.

6. Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Market Updates

Addressing environmental and economic initiatives, a federal judge ruled that the administration overstepped its authority by freezing funds designated for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers across more than a dozen states. The judge mandated the release of these federal funds, which Congress had approved in 2021, to expedite the development of EV infrastructure.

Jack Callaghan provided a brief market update:
"Wall Street mixed at midday. The Dow is down 76 points. Nasdaq is up 50 points. Crude oil prices are trending up nearly 2%." ([04:01])

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Closing Remarks

The episode concluded with a brief promotional segment highlighting stories of hope and positive community impacts, hosted by Janice Dean, encouraging listeners to join weekly for uplifting narratives.

Jack Callaghan wrapped up the newscast:
"I'm Jack Callaghan and this is FOX News." ([04:01])

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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights presented in the June 25, 2025, episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, providing listeners with a thorough overview of the day's pressing issues and events.

Transcript

[Jack Callaghan]

They'll talk again. I'm Jack Callaghan, Fox News. President Trump says the US And Iran will talk next week for the first time since Saturday's US Airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The president has told a news conference.

[Unnamed Dutch Official]

In the Netherlands we may sign an agreement. I don't know. To me, I don't think it's that necessary. I mean, they had a war, they fought. Now they're going back to their world.

[Jack Callaghan]

The administration still bristling about media reports suggesting less extensive damage done to the site's hit. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says leaked assessments.

[Pete Hegseth]

Are unreliable because all of the evidence of what was just bombed by 12 30,000 pound bombs is buried under a mountain, devastated and obliterated. So if you want to make an assessment of what happened at Fordeau, you better get a big shovel and go really deep because Iran's nuclear program is obliterated.

[Jack Callaghan]

The FBI has now opened an investigation into the leaked reports. Iran has acknowledged its sites were badly damaged. The president headed home following the NATO summit in the Hague. As Fox's Jonathan Savage reports. With a new commitment from its allies.

[Mark Rutte]

NATO countries commit to his long standing demand that they spend 5% of their wealth on a combination of core military spending plus additional security costs. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has hailed the agreement as providing a quantum leap in capability, adding, we need to step up to stay safe.

[Jack Callaghan]

President also met with Ukraine's President Zelensky at the summit. The Centers for Disease Control's Vaccine Advisory Panel meets today for the first time since all of its members were replaced.

[Robert Kennedy Jr.]

On the panel now are appointees by Health and Human Services secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Many who have openly expressed doubts on vaccine safety or effectiveness. The agenda for the two day long meeting includes discussions on Covid and flu vaccines and a new product that bundles the chicken pox vaccine in with the measles, mumps and rubella or MMR shot.

[Jack Callaghan]

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[Jack Callaghan]

Zorhan Mandami has won New York City's Democrat mayoral primary.

[Unnamed Political Analyst]

He ran a strong grassroots campaign that immigrants liked, that young people liked. He got the support from AOC and Mamdani. The 33 year old New York assemblyman won 43% of the primary vote, seven points more than Andrew Cuomo, who conceded. This is ranked choice voting. Final tabulation is July 1. Madani's winning platform is he's advocating for affordability for New Yorkers by taxing the rich and businesses.

[Jack Callaghan]

More Lauren Simonetti of the Fox Business Network In November's general election, Mamdani will face Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Mayor E. Our incumbent Mayor Eric Adams seeking reelection as an incumbent. Karen Reid's defense attorney blasting the prosecutor.

[Alan Jackson]

In her murder trial Karen Reed's attorney, Alan Jackson, is firing back at special prosecutor Hank Brennan over what Jackson called an egregious breach of prosecutorial ethics. Jackson's statement followed Monday's comments by Brennan, who accused Reid's legal team of a campaign of intimidation and abuse. Reed's first trial ended in a hung jury and last week her retrial resulted in a jury verdict of not guilty of second degree murder and man and the 2022 death of her boyfriend, John O' Keefe. She was convicted of drunk driving. Prosecutors said Reed hit o' Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in a snowbank. Her lawyers painted a picture of police misconduct and the idea that o' Keefe was killed by his fellow police officers who covered up the crime. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News A federal judge has.

[Jack Callaghan]

Ordered federal funds released to build electric vehicle chargers in more than a dozen states, ruling the administration overstepped its authority when it froze the funding. Congress approved them back in 2021. Wall street mixed at midday. The Dow is down 76 points. Nasdaq is up 50 points. Crude oil prices are trending up nearly 2%. I'm Jack Callahan and this is FOX News.

[Janice Dean]

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[Jack Callaghan]

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