Fox News Hourly Update: 12PM ET 06/26/2025 Newscast

Release Date: June 26, 2025

1. Supreme Court Ruling on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Chris Foster opens the broadcast discussing a pivotal Supreme Court decision affecting Planned Parenthood. At [00:02], he states, "Defunding Planned Parenthood. I'm Chris Foster, FOX News."

Julie Edwards elaborates on the case, highlighting her personal struggle: "Julie Edwards wanted to go to a Planned Parenthood using her Medicaid benefits in South Carolina, but she couldn't. She said the governor's order restricting Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood because it provides abortions violated her right to pick whichever provider she wanted" (00:12). Edwards filed a lawsuit challenging this restriction, but the Supreme Court ruled against her in a 6-3 decision. The majority opinion emphasized that "states have significant discretion to determine provider qualifications and where such money flows."

However, dissenting opinions from Justices Kagan Sotomayor and Brown Jackson voiced concerns over the ruling's impact on individuals, with Jessica Brosenthal reporting, "the dissenters here... said this ruling will result in real harm to real people" (00:47).

2. Republican Tax and Spending Bill & White House Rally

Chris Foster transitions to legislative updates, noting challenges in the Republican tax and spending bill. He mentions that the provision concerning the taxation of Medicare providers "does not adhere to rules for passing the bill with a simple majority" (00:47), suggesting potential revisions or removal.

The focus then shifts to an upcoming White House rally aimed at showcasing the struggles of everyday American workers. Edward Lawrence details, "They're going to highlight the plight of everyday working Americans and these workers coming from all different sectors across the country here" (01:02). He highlights specific testimonials, including a Doordash driver advocating for the "no tax on tips" provision and a Loudoun County sheriff discussing the benefits of "no tax on overtime" for deputies (01:21).

3. Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Public Appearance Post US Airstrikes

In international news, Edward Lawrence reports on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's first public statement since recent US military actions. Khamenei asserted that "the US Only entered the war to stop Israel being completely destroyed. And although nuclear sites were hit, not much was achieved" (01:29).

Further adding to the discourse, Jonathan Savage shares that "President Trump said yesterday that U.S. Iranian talks were planned for next week" (01:29). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented on the effectiveness of the airstrikes, declaring them "historically successful" (01:48). Edward Lawrence reinforces this by stating, "the assessment is that we significantly damaged the nuclear program, setting it back by years, I repeat, years" (01:48).

4. Federal Advisory Committee on Vaccines Under Review

Chris Foster brings attention to changes within the federal advisory committee on vaccines. A newly formed smaller group, selected by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to "review childhood vaccination schedules" (02:13). This comes after Kennedy dismissed all 17 previous members.

Tanya J. Powers explains the committee's critical role: "The panel's recommendations influence the official U.S. immunization schedule and determine which vaccines are covered by insurance" (02:28). However, Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, a Republican and physician, has requested a delay, questioning the group's expertise. Cassidy, who supported Kennedy's appointment on the condition of maintaining the committee's integrity without changes, voiced concerns despite Kennedy's assurances (02:28).

5. Execution of Vietnam War Veteran

A somber update is provided by Chris Foster regarding the execution of a Vietnam War veteran. Gary Baumgarten reports, "In Mississippi, 79-year-old Richard Jordan [was] put to death for the 1976 murder of Edwina Maurer, a young mother killed during a ransom plot targeting her husband, who was a bank officer" (02:51). Jordan, suffering from PTSD, received a lethal injection after the Supreme Court denied his remaining appeals without comment (02:54). Baumgarten adds that "21 other people across the country are on death row for crimes committed in the '70s."

6. Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Trial Closing Arguments

Chris Foster updates listeners on the high-profile trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York City, focusing on today's prosecution closing arguments (03:26). Alexis McAdams outlines the prosecution's strategy: "They want to make it clear to the jury... that Sean Diddy Combs thought he was so important, so wealthy and such a big star that he thought he was above the law" (03:32). The prosecution alleges that Combs "ran a criminal enterprise for more than a decade" and has presented 34 witnesses to support their case.

In contrast, the defense has taken a minimalist approach, "wrapping their case in less than a half hour and didn't call a single witness, instead introducing their own evidence" (03:32). Combs has denied all allegations and chose not to testify. Alexis McAdams notes that the defense will present closing arguments the following day (04:06).

7. Upcoming Shows and Announcements

The newscast briefly promotes other Fox News programs:

• Jimmy Phela invites listeners to tune into "FOX Across America," a show dissecting Democratic policies with a touch of humor (01:59).

• Trey Gowdy encourages the audience to join his podcast for bi-weekly discussions aimed at personal growth and navigating life's challenges (04:12).

Conclusion

Chris Foster concludes the hour by reiterating the importance of staying informed with FOX News, ensuring listeners are up-to-date with the latest developments across various sectors.

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