2AM ET 06/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 06/11/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: June 11, 2026
Source: FOX News Radio

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Brief Overview

This episode provides a concise roundup of major breaking news and developing stories, focusing on rising U.S.-Iran tensions, congressional hearings involving Bill Gates, surveillance law debates on Capitol Hill, several national crime stories, a major Honda vehicle recall, and technological developments involving Visa and ChatGPT.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation in U.S.-Iran Relations

• U.S. Airstrikes in Iran:

  • The U.S. carried out additional airstrikes in Iran, citing stalled negotiations and self-defense after “continued aggression.”
  • Host Sue Guzman introduces the story, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

    “Saying Tehran will pay the price for stalled negotiations, the United States launched more airstrikes in Iran.” (00:02 – Sue Guzman)

  • Reporter Jared Halpern details the timing and reasoning:

    “U.S. Central Command forces began launching what officials say are self defense strikes against Iran a little after 5:00pm Eastern time. Multiple targets hit. In a response to what CENTCOM says is Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression…” (00:12 – Jared Halpern)

  • President Trump telegraphed further action:

    “We hit him hard yesterday and we're going to hit him again hard today. In case you miss it, in case you don't turn on your television set.” (00:32 – President Trump)

• Diplomatic Tension:

  • The White House is signaling a possible nuclear agreement is close, but accuses Iran of bad-faith negotiations.

    “The president has said he thinks a nuclear agreement could be days away, but also accuses Iran of stringing the US along...” (00:40 – Jared Halpern)

• Iran’s Response:

  • Iran retaliated by launching strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. (00:51 – Sue Guzman)

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2. Bill Gates Testifies Regarding Epstein Association

• Behind Closed Doors on Capitol Hill:
  • Bill Gates met privately with lawmakers about his now-infamous association with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Gates explains Epstein’s attempt at leverage:

    “Epstein knew that he had been unfaithful in his marriage and had tried to use details about his affairs as leverage to further his agenda. ...Epstein was working to use information about my infidelities in addition to many lies that he layered on top to pressure me to re engage with him. Now. Gates said those efforts did not work and that he never victimized anyone and never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct.” (01:03 – Bill Gates)

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3. Congressional Intelligence Law Showdown

• Upcoming House Vote:
  • The House is set to vote on extending a key foreign intelligence gathering law.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson urges bipartisan support:

    “I certainly hope that everyone will do the right thing, put politics aside for a short term extension. We're not asking for anything heroic here, just that we keep the American people safe.” (01:38 – House Speaker Mike Johnson)

  • Democrats oppose without reversal of Bill Pulte's appointment as acting National Intelligence Director. (01:47 – Sue Guzman)

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4. U.S. Crime & Legal Proceedings

• Texas Teen Murder Case:
  • 19-year-old Carmelo Anthony, convicted of killing Austin Metcalfe at a high school track meet, is appealing his 35-year sentence. (02:31 – Sue Guzman)
• Minnesota Political Assassinations:
  • Vance Bolter, prosecuted for killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband (with attempted murders of State Senator John Hoffman and wife), will not face the death penalty due to a federal plea agreement.

    “Prosecutors say Bolter was disguised as a cop and driving a fake squad car. He was captured near his home in rural Green Isle the next day. Bolter also faces state murder charges.” (02:52 – Tom Rigotti)

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5. Honda Vehicle Recall

• Massive Recall Details:
  • Nearly 900,000 Honda and Acura vehicles (2014–2023 models) recalled for risk of rear suspension failure.
  • Safety concern: Potential loss of control and increased crash risk.
  • Affected owners to be contacted by July 7th; dealer fixes are free.

    “…rear suspension components may fail, possibly causing drivers to lose control and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. …Honda estimates only about 1% of the recalls have the defect and says dealers will inspect and fix the problem for free.” (03:26 – Carmen Roberts)

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6. Visa & ChatGPT Integration

• Tech & Consumer Finance News:
  • Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing purchases anywhere Visa is accepted, not just select retailers.

    “Visa says it is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to make purchases at any merchant accepting Visa.” (04:04 – Sue Guzman)

  • Concerns raised about overspending and unauthorized transactions; Visa promises safeguards (spending limits).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Iran (00:32):

  “We hit him hard yesterday and we're going to hit him again hard today. In case you miss it, in case you don't turn on your television set.”

• Bill Gates on Epstein’s Leverage (01:03):

  “Epstein was working to use information about my infidelities in addition to many lies that he layered on top to pressure me to re engage with him…”

• House Speaker Mike Johnson urging bipartisanship (01:38):

  “We're not asking for anything heroic here, just that we keep the American people safe.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02: US launches airstrikes in Iran
• 00:32: President Trump on ongoing military action
• 00:51: Iran retaliates; Bill Gates testifies on Epstein
• 01:31: Congressional intelligence law vote and dispute
• 02:31: Texas murder case appeal; Minnesota assassination plot
• 03:23: Honda recall details
• 04:04: Visa integrates with ChatGPT, addressing security concerns

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Tone:
Fast-paced, matter-of-fact, focused on providing breaking updates in a clear, authoritative manner typical of radio newscasts. Emphasis on direct quotes from officials and succinct, high-impact coverage.

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

New airstrikes. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. Saying Tehran will pay the price for stalled negotiations, the United States launched more airstrikes in Iran.

[Jared Halpern]

U.S. central Command forces began launching what officials say are self defense strikes against Iran a little after 5:00pm Eastern time. Multiple targets hit. In a response to what CENTCOM says is Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression, President Trump telegraphed additional strikes during an Oval Office event with reporters this morning.

[President Donald Trump]

We hit him hard yesterday and we're going to hit him again hard today. In case you miss it, in case you don't turn on your television set.

[Jared Halpern]

The president has said he thinks a nuclear agreement could be days away, but also accuses Iran of stringing the US along during negotiations. At the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Iran responded by launching a strike on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Microsoft co founder Bill Gates behind closed doors telling lawmakers about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

[Bill Gates]

Gates that Epstein knew that he had been unfaithful in his marriage and had tried to use details about his affairs as leverage to further his agenda. Gates said, quote, epstein was working to use information about my infidelities in addition to many lies that he layered on top to pressure me to re engage with him Now. Gates said those efforts did not work and that he never victimized anyone and never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Christina Coleman. The House is set to vote Thursday on a measure that would extend the law that allows the US to gather intelligence abroad.

[House Speaker Mike Johnson]

I certainly hope that everyone will do the right thing, put politics aside for a short term extension. We're not asking for anything heroic here, just that we keep the American people safe.

[Sue Guzman]

House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democrats say they won't support it unless the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of the National Intelligence is polled. America is listening to FOX News responsibly.

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the 19 year old convicted of murder and the fatal stabbing at a high school track meet in Texas, now planning to file an appeal. Carmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Austin Metcalfe last year. Men charged with the political assassinations of the Minnesota House speaker and her husband will not be facing the death penalty.

[Tom Rigotti]

Federal prosecutors made that announcement Wednesday as part of a plea agreement with Vance Bolter, who who's also charged with the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife. Former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were shot in their homes last June. The Hoffman survived. Prosecutors say Bolter was disguised as a cop and driving a fake squad car. He was captured near his home in rural Green Isle the next day. Bolter also faces state murder charges. Tom Rigotti, FOX News Honda is recalling

[Sue Guzman]

nearly 900,000 vehicles Honda is recalling certain

[Carmen Roberts]

Pilot, passport and Ridge vehicles, as well as Acura MDX SUV's because rear suspension components may fail, possibly causing drivers to lose control and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The more than 880,000 vehicles under recall were built between 2014 and 2023 and sold in 22 states and D.C. honda estimates only about 1% of the recalls have the defect and says dealers will inspect and fix the problem for free. Letters to affected owners are set to go by July 7th. Carmen Roberts, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

Visa says it is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to make purchases at any merchant accepting Visa. Unlike previous attempts that were limited to specific retailers, some have expressed concerns about potential overspending and unauthorized purchases. But Visa says it plans to implement safeguards such as spending limits. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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