Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET | June 27, 2025

Hosted by Fox News Radio, this episode delivers the latest national and international news, covering significant Supreme Court decisions, legislative developments, international incidents, and high-profile events.

Supreme Court Upholds Executive Order Limits

[00:05 – 00:21]

Jared Halpert reported a landmark decision by the Supreme Court: a 6-3 ruling that reinforces the separation of powers and the rule of law. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the majority, stated, "Universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority Congress has granted" (00:21). This decision limits lower courts from blocking executive orders, specifically addressing President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents in the country illegally. While the court upheld this limitation, Chris Foster clarified that the birthright citizenship issue remains unresolved in this case (00:43).

Supreme Court Rules on Maryland Parents and LGBTQ Curriculum

[00:43 – 01:14]

The Supreme Court also delivered a 6-3 ruling favoring Maryland parents seeking to exclude their children from LGBTQ-themed storybook lessons. Tanya J. Powers detailed the case, arising from the Montgomery County School District's 2022 policy to include LGBTQ-inclusive materials. Initially allowing parental opt-out, the district reversed the policy, prompting a lawsuit from Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox parents claiming a violation of their religious freedoms and parental rights (00:54).

Obamacare Mandate and Texas Age Verification Law Upheld

[01:14 – 01:51]

In other legal news, the court dismissed a challenge against an Obamacare mandate task force and upheld a Texas law enforcing age verification for accessing adult websites. A trade group contested the Texas law, labeling it as an "unfair free speech burden." Concurrently, Senate Republicans are under pressure to finalize the "Big Beautiful Bill" by next Friday. Chad Pergam reported that the Senate budget referee has amended dozens of GOP items for non-compliance with Senate rules, prompting significant changes to the House bill. These alterations, particularly the provisions barring illegal immigrants from Medicare and Medicaid benefits, are facing opposition from some conservatives (01:14; 01:31; 01:51).

Economic Update: Inflation and Consumer Spending

[01:51 – 01:59]

Chad Pergam with Chris Foster reported that the Commerce Department has indicated consumer price inflation is slightly higher than previously reported. Additionally, consumer spending and incomes have experienced a downturn, signaling potential challenges for the economy (01:51; 01:59).

Americans Arrested in South Korea for Anti-North Korea Activities

[02:15 – 03:01]

CJ Papa reported the arrest of six Americans in South Korea for attempting to send 1,600 plastic bottles containing rice, miniature Bibles, $1 bills, and USB sticks to North Korea via sea. The group was apprehended near Kanghwa Island, just across from North Korea's capital, Seoul, before they could distribute the contents. Authorities are investigating them under laws related to safety and disaster management. This incident follows previous attempts using balloons to send cultural items into North Korea, a practice banned from 2021 to 2023 due to concerns it may escalate tensions (02:18; 03:01).

Renaming of US Naval Ship Harvey Milk

[03:01 – 03:30]

Chris Foster reported that Secretary Hegseth announced the renaming of the US Naval ship previously named after Harvey Milk to USNS Oscar V. Peterson. Oscar V. Peterson was a sailor who lost his life during a World War II Japanese bombing attack and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery. Although Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man elected to public office in California and served in the Navy, Secretary Hegseth emphasized that the renaming aims to "take the politics out of ship naming." He humorously noted, "There's no wedding registry on Amazon for the boss, as he says I do" (03:01; 03:30).

Jeff Bezos' Lavish Wedding in Venice Draws Celebrities and Protesters

[03:30 – 04:11]

Stephanie Bennett covered the extravagant wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. The event, attended by numerous celebrities including Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, Oprah, Ivanka Trump, and the Queen of Jordan, is estimated to have cost between $40 to $50 million. While wedding planners assert respectfulness, protesters have rallied under the banner "No Space for Bezos," criticizing Bezos for alleged tax insufficiencies and expressing opposition to the opulent gathering of 200 guests. In contrast, Venice's mayor highlighted the economic benefits of the event and requested guests to donate to local Venetian organizations instead of bringing gifts (03:30; 04:11).

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