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Lebanon accusing Iran. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. Lebanese leaders are accusing Iran of using their country as a bargaining chip in cease fire talks with the US this after Iranian backed Hezbollah terrorists rejected a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Fox's Max Gordon reports from Tel Aviv.
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Iran's foreign minister saying that a deal with the US can only be reached once the fighting in southern Lebanon ends and so far that hasn't happened with Hezbollah and Israel trading blows yet again. Earlier week, Israeli troops moved further into Lebanon than they had in over 25 years. Over the past week, the Israeli Defense force reported striking 650 Hezbollah targets and killing 125 Hezbollah fighters. On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, but Hezbollah, which was not a part of the negotiations, has rejected that agreement. Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States.
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The U.S. military Friday says it shot down Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hor struck surveillance radar sites. California Democrat Javier Becerra has advanced to the general election for governor this November. Once the primary count is done, either Republican Steve Hilton or Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer will advance as Becerra's challenger under the state's top two vote getter system.
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We're told that LA county has about 680,000 ballots remain to be counted, both mailed in and dropped off. Ballots come here. Any ballot postmarked by election Day last Tuesday must be counted. The process were told takes so long in part because each ballot must have its signature verified. And if there's an issue, there's a 10 day period to have it cured. Now the most recent mail in ballots that were processed are favoring Democrats, as many analysts suggested they would.
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President Donald Trump in Wisconsin on Friday for an agricultural roundtable. Fox's Kevin Cork reports from Washington.
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The trip to America's dairyland, of course, part of his continued effort to connect with voters and tout his administration's successes. And of course, to also remind Americans that any and all success that happens here in this great country is because of you.
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You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys.
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You all built this.
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Told the farmers he wouldn't mind trading lives with them. President also walked away with some bright, shiny new hardware. Two time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stoltz gave him one of his gold medals.
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This is the first time that President Trump has visited Wisconsin since his 2024 election campaign. President Trump touts strong jobs numbers in the latest report. The US economy adding 172,000 jobs last month, more than double what was expected
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after the stock market fell nearly 700 points. Investors concerns the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer or even raise them. The president writing with a great jobs report like just announced, stocks should go up, not down. That's the way it was for 200 years. Growth does not mean inflation. After a two month ceasefire to negotiate a deal, some analysts warn Iran is only interested in stonewalling. But the president is more optimistic.
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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reporting from the White House. Despite Friday's strong jobs numbers, the Data ended at 50,866, losing 695 points. The Nasdaq plummeted 1,121 points and the S&P 500 was down 200. A federal judge has sided with 20 Democratic states and issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's effort to impose conditions on food stamp benefits. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.
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Host: Debra Valentine (and Fox News correspondents)
Date: June 6, 2026
Episode Theme:
A concise update on the latest significant national and international news, featuring Middle East conflict developments, U.S. politics and elections, the latest jobs and markets data, and notable moments from the 2026 presidential campaign trail.
[00:02–01:23]
Lebanon Accuses Iran of Manipulation
Lebanon’s government has accused Iran of using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the U.S..
This follows Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
"Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States." (Max Gordon, 00:54)
War Updates and Foreign Positions
[01:23–01:49]
Democrat Javier Becerra secured his spot in November’s general election for governor.
Final challenger will be decided once remaining ballots are counted: Republican Steve Hilton or Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer.
Ballot counting is ongoing in LA county, with 680,000 ballots (mail and drop-off) yet to be processed.
"Any ballot postmarked by election Day last Tuesday must be counted. The process... takes so long in part because each ballot must have its signature verified." (Matt Fenn, 01:32)
Recent mail-in ballots are favoring Democrats, as analysts predicted.
[02:39–03:34]
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin for an agricultural roundtable and emphasized support for “America’s Dairyland” as part of his campaign strategy.
Trump expressed admiration for the farming community:
"You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys." (Donald Trump, 03:00)
Memorable moment: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stoltz gave Trump one of his gold medals.
First time Trump visited Wisconsin since his 2024 campaign.
[03:18–04:03]
The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs last month—more than double expectations.
Paradoxically, the stock market fell sharply:
"With a great jobs report like just announced, stocks should go up, not down. That's the way it was for 200 years. Growth does not mean inflation." (Donald Trump, 03:43)
Investor concern centers on the possibility the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated, or even raise them, to curb inflation.
Some analysts warn Iran may only be stonewalling ceasefire negotiations, though President Trump projects optimism.
[04:03–04:37]
Debra Valentine opening headline:
"Lebanon accusing Iran." (Debra Valentine, 00:02)
On U.S.–Iran negotiations and Lebanese sovereignty:
"Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States." (Max Gordon, 00:54)
Campaign trail authenticity:
"You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys." (Donald Trump, 03:00)
Economic analysis and presidential commentary:
"With a great jobs report like just announced, stocks should go up, not down. That's the way it was for 200 years. Growth does not mean inflation." (Donald Trump, 03:43)
This Fox News Hourly Update provided rapid coverage of breaking international tensions, precarious ceasefire efforts in the Middle East, the evolving California governor’s race, high-profile campaign trail moments, the latest economic data, and a judicial check on food policy changes. The tone throughout was urgent, factual, and direct, in line with Fox News reporting style.