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Fox News Hourly Update - 12PM ET 06/28/2026

Host: Angelo Bavaro
Date: June 28, 2026

Episode Overview

This midday newscast covers the latest headlines on U.S.–Iran tensions in the Persian Gulf, the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, American politics as Texas Democrats convene for their convention, relevant campaign updates, and developments on key legislation. The episode delivers swift, high-impact news with brief direct analysis, typical of the Fox News Radio style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions in the Persian Gulf

[00:02 – 00:57]

Recent Events: Fighting around the Strait of Hormuz enters its third day.
- The U.S. launches new strikes against Iranian targets, retaliation for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting shipping vessels.
Targets Hit:
- “A variety of different targets were hit including military surveillance sites, radar systems, communications systems, drone storage facilities and mine layer capabilities.”
  — Fox News Correspondent, [00:21]
Presidential Response:
- President’s message: “United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the cease fire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started.”
  — Fox News Correspondent quoting the President, [00:35]
Iranian Retaliation:
- “Foxes tri yinxed Iran launching missiles in retaliation.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [00:57]

2. Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath

[00:57 – 01:46]

Death Toll: Stands at “at least 1400” and expected to climb.
Field Report:
- “It has been a terrible week here. More than 72 hours after these twin earthquakes destruction as rescue workers try to pull anybody who may still be alive from the rubble.”
  — Field Reporter, [01:10]
- “There is a city block right now that is cornered off and military, police, rescue workers all working under one command trying to save whoever they can.”
  — Field Reporter, [01:20]
- Update on a collapsed condo building: “And unfortunately there are so many stories of people who lived here and are unaccounted for.”
  — Field Reporter, [01:42]

3. World Cup Knockout Round

[01:46 – 02:01]

Latest Sports Update:
- “Today marks the start of the knockout round at the World Cup. South Africa and Canada match up at 3pm Eastern.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [01:46]

4. Texas Democrats’ State Convention & Senate Race

[02:31 – 03:00]

Convention Context:
- Texas Democrats meet in Corpus Christi before upcoming midterms.
Key Race:
- “Democratic congressman James Talarico and Republican Attorney general Ken Paxton remain locked in a tight Senate race.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [02:37]
Governor’s Perspective:
- “What Talarico stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.”
  — Field Reporter quoting Gov. Greg Abbott, [02:52]
Campaign Activity:
- “President Trump says he will campaign in Texas for Paxton. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Talarico.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [03:00]

5. Louisiana’s Senate Primary Runoff & National Politics

[03:00 – 03:34]

Primary Result:
- “President Trump backed Louisiana Republican Julia Letlow, defeating State Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday's primary runoff. Letlo is vying for the seat against soon to be vacating Senator Bill Cassidy.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [03:00]
Party Messaging:
- “Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.”
  — Shopify Advertiser, [03:20]

6. Legislation & Election Reform

[03:34 – 04:09]

Recent Actions:
- “Cassidy voted to convict the president on impeachment charges back in 2021. President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st century Road to Housing Act, claiming that he will not pass it until Congress passes the Save America Act.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [03:34]
GOP Perspective:
- “This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.”
  — Fox News Correspondent quoting Sen. Roger Marshall, [03:59]
Bill Details:
- “The Save America act would require voters to prove their citizenship. The act has been rejected by Democrats who claim that that bill would prevent millions of Americans from accessing the polls who may not be able to access their legal documents.”
  — Angelo Bavaro, [04:09]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On U.S. Strikes against Iran:
- “There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started.”
  — President, via Fox News Correspondent, [00:45]
On earthquake devastation in Venezuela:
- “It has been a terrible week here. More than 72 hours after these twin earthquakes destruction as rescue workers try to pull anybody who may still be alive from the rubble.”
  — Field Reporter, [01:10]
On Texas Senate Race:
- “What Talarico stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.”
  — Field Reporter quoting Gov. Greg Abbott, [02:52]
On Trump’s legislative tactics:
- “This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.”
  — Fox News Correspondent quoting Sen. Roger Marshall, [03:59]

Important Timestamps

[00:02] U.S.–Iran escalation summary
[00:13] Details on U.S. strikes and President’s message
[00:57] Venezuela earthquake update
[01:46] World Cup news
[02:31] Texas Democrats convention and Senate race
[03:00] Trump and Harris endorsements; Louisiana primary
[03:34] Trump cancels bill, demands election-related legislation
[03:59] Sen. Marshall on Trump’s negotiation tactics
[04:09] Criticism of Save America Act

Episode Tone & Style

Direct, urgent, and concise delivery, focusing on factual recaps and sharp political analysis typical of Fox News Radio.
Quotes attribute direct statements, especially regarding escalating international tensions and domestic political maneuvers.
The newscast format moves quickly from one headline topic to the next, maintaining a sense of immediacy and importance throughout.

This summary encapsulates the June 28, 2026, Fox News Hourly Update, highlighting critical world events, U.S. politics, and legislative developments with clear attribution, direct quotes, and easy navigation for listeners and readers alike.

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[00:03]
Angelo Bavaro
Peace under pressure. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. The US And Iran exchanging more blows in the Persian Gulf extending fighting around the Strait of Hormuz into a third day.
[00:13]
Fox News Correspondent
We're tracking developments out of the Middle east today. The United States conducting a new round of strikes against Iran in response to the IRGC targeting shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. central Command, a variety of different targets were hit including military surveillance sites, radar systems, communications communication systems, drone storage facilities and mine layer capabilities. Now the president posted a true social shortly after the strike saying United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the cease fire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started.
[00:58]
Angelo Bavaro
Foxes tri yinxed Iran launching missiles in retaliation. The death toll in Venezuela expected to keep climbing after devastating back to back earthquakes. It now stands at at least 1400.
[01:10]
Field Reporter
It has been a terrible week here. More than 72 hours after these twin earthquakes destruction as rescue workers try to pull anybody who may still be alive from the rubble. There is a city block right now that is cornered off and military, police, rescue workers all working under one command trying to save whoever they can. And Unfortunately Felicitos is at 43. That's the amount of people that they've pull these three buildings. There is an excavator on top of the rubble, a 17 floor condo building that has fully collapsed. And unfortunately there are so many stories of people who lived here and are unaccounted for.
[01:46]
Angelo Bavaro
Fox's Nate Foy. Today marks the start of the knockout round at the World Cup. South Africa and Canada match up at 3pm Eastern America is listening to FOX News.
[02:01]
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[02:32]
Angelo Bavaro
Texas Democrats are gathering in Corpus Christi this weekend for their state convention, all ahead of the upcoming midterms. It comes as Democratic congressman James Talarico and Republican Attorney general Ken Paxton remain locked in a tight Senate race. Texas Governor Greg Abbott joining Fox and Friends Weekend to react to what Talarico
[02:52]
Field Reporter
stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.
[03:00]
Angelo Bavaro
President Trump says he will campaign in Texas for Paxton. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Talarico. President Trump backed Louisiana Republican Julia Letlow, defeating State Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday's primary runoff. Letlo is vying for the seat against soon to be vacating Senator Bill Cassidy.
[03:20]
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Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.
[03:34]
Angelo Bavaro
Cassidy voted to convict the president on impeachment charges. Back in 2021, President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st century road to Housing act, claiming that he will not pass it until Congress passes the Save America Act. In an interview with NBC Meet the Press, Republican Senator Roger Marshall says that move by the president is necessary in order to pass a bill that would protect the integrity of America.
[04:00]
Fox News Correspondent
This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.
[04:10]
Angelo Bavaro
The Save America act would require voters to prove their citizenship. The act has been rejected by Democrats who claim that that bill would prevent millions of Americans from accessing the polls who may not be able to access their legal documents. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.
[04:29]
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