12PM ET 06/30/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update - 12PM ET | June 30, 2025

Hosted by Therese Crowley

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1. Senate Voterama: Prospects for President Trump's Budget Bill

Therese Crowley opens the newscast discussing the ongoing Senate voterama focused on passing President Trump's ambitious budget proposal, which includes extending the Trump tax cuts by the Fourth of July.

Unnamed Republican Senator provides insight into the legislative process:

"It's going to be a very, very, very long day. This is going to be a very long, strenuous process here. But Republicans are inching very, very closely to getting this done and sending this big, beautiful bill over to the House" ([00:14]).

Despite the progress, the bill faces internal challenges. Over the weekend, the Senate passed the House's version of the bill with a narrow margin of 51 to 49. Notably, two Republican senators, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis, dissenting their votes, marking significant fractures within the party.

2. Senator Thom Tillis Opposes Trump's Budget Bill

Therese Crowley highlights the political tensions arising from the budget bill:

"The Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer warns Republicans about following Donald Trump off a political cliff." ([00:48]).

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina emerges as a vocal critic:

"In Washington over the last few years, it's become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species." ([01:03]).

Tillis's opposition centers on the bill's impact on Medicaid:

"The Senate's Medicaid provider tax structure will cost his state tens of billions of dollars." ([01:03]).

His stance has led to significant political repercussions, including threats from President Trump of a primary challenge and Tillis announcing he will not seek reelection next year.

3. Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Underway

The newscast briefly covers the high-profile trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, with Therese Crowley reporting:

"The jury is deliberating after lengthy jury instructions in Manhattan federal court. The jury [is] to decide if prosecutors actually proved a RICO case against what the defense calls Diddy's lifestyle." ([01:37]).

This case has garnered significant attention, with the defense portraying the charges as exaggerated compared to Combs's public persona.

4. Tragic Shooting Incident in Idaho

Therese Crowley transitions to a breaking news story from Idaho:

"The gunman found dead after his ambush on firefighters in a wooded mountain area outside Coeur d'Alene." ([02:36]).

Todd Pyro provides detailed coverage:

"Police confirming the suspect intentionally started a brush fire in order to lure first responders to a northern Idaho mountain community where the shooting began. Two firefighters confirmed dead while another is in stable condition after being released from surgery overnight." ([02:41]).

The investigation reveals that the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was located using cell phone signals. Law enforcement officials believe he acted alone, though details about his demise remain unclear. The firefighting community mourns the loss, holding a procession to honor the fallen.

5. US Operation Midnight Hammer Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities

Therese Crowley reports on significant international developments:

"Law enforcement forced to collect the suspect's body and flee with a wildfire raging after US Operation Midnight Hammer took out Iran's three nuclear facilities." ([03:19]).

Jonathan Savage elaborates on the geopolitical ramifications:

"Last week at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, President Donald Trump said American and Iranian officials would be talking in the coming days. Now both sides have confirmed the meeting is off." ([03:32]).

The operation led to heightened tensions, with Iran's deputy foreign minister stating:

"The United States must rule out any more attacks on Iran if it wants a return to diplomacy." ([03:32]).

In response, President Trump declared on Truth Social that he is not engaging in talks with Iran, reiterating claims of the United States having successfully targeted Iran's nuclear capabilities. This action coincided with a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, further complicating diplomatic efforts.

6. President Trump’s Initiatives in Gaza and Middle East Peace Efforts

Therese Crowley highlights President Trump's recent activities:

"Over the weekend, President Trump [is] making the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back." ([04:09]).

In addition, discussions are underway to involve more countries in the Abraham Accords, aimed at fostering peace in the Middle East. Israel's strategic affairs minister is currently in Washington for talks to conclude the conflict with Hamas, signaling ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.

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Note: The newscast concluded with a promotional segment for an upcoming special episode featuring hosts such as Rosanna Scotto and Dr. Drew Pinsky. As per instructions, non-content sections like advertisements and promos have been excluded from this summary.

Transcript

[Therese Crowley]

A lot to like and not to like. I'm Therese Crowley, Fox News. The Senate voterama underway. And what are the prospects of passing President Trump's big, beautiful budget bill, extending the Trump tax cuts by 4th of July?

[Unnamed Republican Senator]

It's going to be a very, very, very long day. This is going to be a very long, strenuous process here. But Republicans are inching very, very closely to getting this done and, and sending this big, beautiful bill over to the House, although it hasn't come without some spilled blood. Over the weekend, the Senate passed the big, beautiful bill, the House's version, at least 51 to 49, to begin debating this bill. And there were two defections on the Republican side. Two Republicans, Senator Rand Paul and Thom Tillis voted no.

[Therese Crowley]

The Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer warns Republicans about following Donald Trump off a political cliff. GOP Senator Thom Tillis called the bill a betrayal of the president's promise to protect Medicaid. And President Trump threatened a primary. Tillis.

[Thom Tillis]

Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he's not running for reelection next year. The announcement came after he opposed President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts package. Tillis was concerned the Senate's Medicaid provider tax structure will cost his state tens of billions of dollars. Tillis issued a statement saying in Washington over the last few years, it's become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species.

[Therese Crowley]

The Sean Diddy Combs trial the jury is deliberating after lengthy jury instructions in Manhattan federal court. The jury to decide if prosecutors actually proved a RICO case against what the defense calls Diddy's lifestyle. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Therese Crowley]

Urgent dispatch calls in Idaho immediately.

[Unnamed Emergency Dispatcher]

We've got two unresponsive battalions. Use gunshot wounds. Multiple gunshot wounds.

[Therese Crowley]

The gunman found dead after his ambush on firefighters in a wooded mountain area outside Coeur d' Alene.

[Todd Pyro]

Fox's Todd Pyro Police confirming the suspect intentionally started a brush fire in order to lure first responders to a northern Idaho mountain community where the shooting began. Two firefighters confirmed dead while another is in stable condition after being released from surgery overnight. The suspected gunman, whose name has yet to be released, was found in a wooded area with a weapon nearby. The suspect was eventually found using cell phone location information after they noticed an active signal in the area. Still unclear how the suspect died, but police do believe he acted alone. Fellow first responders holding a procession for their bodies yesterday, saluting the victims as they passed by.

[Therese Crowley]

Law enforcement forced to collect the suspect's body and flee with a wildfire raging after US Operation Midnight Hammer took out Iran's three nuclear facilities. Talks between the US And Iran won't be happening this week after all.

[Jonathan Savage]

Last week at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, President Donald Trump said American and Iranian officials would be talking in the coming days. Now both sides have confirmed the meeting is off. Iran's deputy foreign minister says the United States must rule out any more attacks on Iran if it wants a return to diplomacy. While President Trump has posted on Truth Social that he's not talking to the Iranians, repeating his assertion that US Strikes totally obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities, the United States military bombed key sites last month. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel was agreed shortly after. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Therese Crowley]

Over the weekend, President Trump posting make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back. With Israel's strategic affairs minister in Washington today for talks to end the war with Hamas, President Trump adding more countries could be joining the Abraham Accords. I'm Therese Cloud, this is Fox.

[Kennedy]

Hey, it's Kennedy and I am here to save your fourth of July. Our special episode live from Langens in New York City drops this Wednesday. I'm going to be joined by Rosanna Scotto, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Emily Campagno and Jimmy Phela. Listen and [e-mail].