2AM ET 06/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 2AM ET 06/16/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a rapid-fire summary of the major political, international, and national news stories making headlines, with a focus on the newly-announced US-Iran agreement, political reactions and disputes in Washington, a tragic military aircraft incident, developments in immigration enforcement, and key primary elections across the South.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Agreement Ready for Signing

• [00:02] Sue Guzman reports President Trump’s announcement that a deal with Iran is ready, with formal signing set for the end of the week.
• [00:19] Jared Halpern highlights that, according to Vice President J.D. Vance on Fox’s Hannity, details may be shared before the official release on Friday.

“What the president has said is that the agreement will come out on Friday. He may decide to release the agreement sooner than that.” — Jared Halpern [00:19]

• [00:26] Alex Hogan elaborates:
  • President Trump claims Iran has agreed to never obtain a nuclear weapon and calls reports of a $300 million US payment “fake news.”
  • The peace framework aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian state media say this only guarantees 60 days of free shipment passage, after which transit fees may be imposed.
  • Despite calls to end violence in Lebanon, Hezbollah is escalating attacks on Israeli troops and declares there won't be a "return to the status quo."

“Tehran has only agreed to 60 days of free passage for ships and after that they could collect transit payments.” — Alex Hogan [00:26] “Hezbollah announced new rounds of fire on Israeli troops…warned Israel there would be no return to the status quo.” — Alex Hogan [00:26]

• Official signing is to take place in Switzerland on Friday.

2. Political Response: Criticism from Democrats

• [01:05] Sue Guzman: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizes the agreement.
• [01:08] Chuck Schumer:

“Iran has more control over the Strait of Hormuz today than before the war began. Gasoline prices are still dramatically higher than before the war and will remain so for a long time.” — Chuck Schumer [01:08]

3. DOJ Investigation into California Governor Newsom

• [01:23] Sue Guzman: Governor Gavin Newsom confirms the Justice Department, on President Trump’s orders, is launching an investigation into him and his wife.
• [01:30] Gavin Newsom:

“This country does not belong to you, does not belong to your cronies. And we're going to fight your lawlessness and we're going to continue to remind the people of this country of your corruption.” — Gavin Newsom [01:30]

4. B-52 Bomber Crash in California

• [01:42] Sue Guzman: Eight killed in a B-52 bomber crash after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, including two Boeing employees.

5. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) & Voter ID Push

• [02:32] Sue Guzman: President Trump wants Republicans to add voter ID requirements to the FISA reauthorization.
• [02:39] Jared Halpern:
  • FISA expired over the weekend; reauthorization is contentious.
  • Trump is encouraging inclusion of the Save America Act for voter ID and citizenship proof.
  • FISA extension is already facing roadblocks, further complicated by Trump’s preferred appointee for Acting DNI.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismisses the voter ID amendment as unrealistic.

“Adding the Save America Act to FISA is unrealistic.” — John Thune (reported by Jared Halpern) [02:39]

6. Immigration Enforcement Incident

• [03:17] Sue Guzman: Ongoing manhunt for a Peruvian national who allegedly attacked an ICE agent with his vehicle.
• [03:25] ICE Spokesperson:
  • The suspect, released during the Biden administration, fled after being ordered removed by an immigration judge.
  • He allegedly used his van to strike an ICE officer, prompting the agent to fire at the vehicle.
  • The injured ICE agent is expected to recover.
  • ICE reports a dramatic “3,300% increase in vehicle attacks against law enforcement officers.”

“This case adds to the 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks against law enforcement officers.” — ICE Spokesperson [03:25]

7. Primary Election Coverage

• [04:01] Sue Guzman:
  • Primaries and runoffs Tuesday in Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, and Washington, D.C.
  • Seven Democrats vie to be Washington, D.C.’s next mayor.
  • Alabama finalizes Senate candidates where no one got a majority.
  • This segment closes the news bulletin.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon and called reports that the US would pay Iran $300 million fake news.” — Alex Hogan [00:26]
• “Iran has more control over the Strait of Hormuz today than before the war began.” — Chuck Schumer [01:08]
• “We’re going to fight your lawlessness and ... remind the people ... of your corruption.” — Gavin Newsom [01:30]
• “This case adds to the 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks against law enforcement officers...” — ICE Spokesperson [03:25]

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 — Trump announces Iran agreement
• 00:19–00:26 — Deal details and regional reactions
• 01:05–01:08 — Chuck Schumer criticizes agreement
• 01:23–01:30 — DOJ probe into Gavin Newsom
• 01:42 — B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
• 02:32–02:39 — Trump’s push for voter ID tied to FISA
• 03:17–03:25 — ICE incident and law enforcement risks
• 04:01–04:28 — Primary elections spotlight

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This Fox News Hourly Update episode is packed with fast-paced, top-line reporting on the latest high-stakes political and international news, delivered with signature Fox News urgency and focus on both official narratives and prominent dissenting voices.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

The tales about the deal. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump says the agreement with Iran is ready to go with a formal signing at the end of the week. Vice President J.D. vance telling Fox's Hannity the President may decide to release details about the agreement before then.

[Jared Halpern]

What the president has said is the agreement will come out on Friday. He may decide to release the agreement sooner than that.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Alex Hogan has more.

[Alex Hogan]

President Trump posted online that Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon and called reports that the US would pay Iran $300 million fake news. The peace framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reporting that Tehran has only agreed to 60 days of free passage for ships and after that they could collect transit payments. While the deal calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, Hezbollah announced new rounds of fire on Israeli troops in the southern part of the country. The Iranian backed group also warned Israel there would be no return to the status quo. The specifics of the agreement not yet announced. A signing ceremony will in Switzerland on Friday.

[Sue Guzman]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer not pleased with the agreement.

[Chuck Schumer]

Iran has more control over the Strait of Hormuz today than before the war began. Gasoline prices are still dramatically higher than before the war and will remain so for a long time.

[Sue Guzman]

California Governor Gavin Newsom says Justice Department, under orders by President Trump, has launched an investigation into him and his wife.

[Gavin Newsom]

This country does not belong to you, does not belong to your cronies. And we're going to fight your lawlessness and we're going to continue to remind the people of this country of your corruption.

[Sue Guzman]

There's been a comment from the justice department and eight people aboard a B52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base this morning in Southern California are believed to be dead. Boeing says two of its employees were among the eight. America's listening to Fox News.

[Gavin Newsom]

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[Sue Guzman]

President Trump wants Republicans to add voter ID provisions to an extension of surveillance tools. Fox's Jarrett Halpern reports.

[Jared Halpern]

A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance act expired over the weekend and an attempt to renew the spy program faces a new WRINKLE President Trump is urging Republicans to attach the Save America act to the FISA bill. The Save America act would add ID and proof of citizenship requirements for voters. The FISA extension already faces stiff opposition from Democrats because of the president's pick to temporarily be acting director of national intelligence. Senate Majority Leader Republican John Thune says adding the Save America act of FISA is unrealistic. In Washington, Jared Halpern, Fox News Authorities

[Sue Guzman]

say they are still searching for a Peruvian man in the US Illegally who allegedly tried to run over an ICE agent with his car Monday morning.

[ICE Spokesperson]

ICE identified the driver as an illegal alien from Peru who was released into the US under the Biden administration. He was given a final order of removal by an immigration judge in January. ICE says he refused to pull over during the traffic stop and instead weaponized his vehicle and struck an officer with his van. That agent opened fire and at least one bullet hit the vehicle, but the suspect still got away. The ICE agent who was hit was taken to a hospital to be treated. They're expected to be okay now. This case adds to the 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks against law enforcement officers, according to an ICE spokesperson.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Christina Coleman. Now the round of primaries and runoffs on tap Tuesday. Across the south, they'll have voters casting ballots in Oklahoma, Georgia and Alabama, as well as Washington, D.C. seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary, hoping to be the next mayor of Washington, D.C. alabama voters finalized nominees for an open U.S. senate seat in other contests where no candidate received a majority of votes. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

[Chuck Schumer]

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