2AM ET 06/17/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 06/17/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts / Sue Guzman
Date: June 17, 2026
Theme: Fast-moving overnight national and international news; quick updates on the top stories in U.S. politics, international diplomacy, public safety, and law enforcement.

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers succinct coverage of current breaking stories, focusing on the upcoming US-Iran peace deal, results from recent primary races, a fatal plane crash in Texas, a foiled terror plot at the White House, charges against alleged Antifa members in Minneapolis, and a shooting at a Delaware hospital. The tone is urgent and factual, with direct quotes from officials and reporters to highlight key developments.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Uncertainty Around US-Iran Peace Deal

[00:02] – [00:55]

• Deal Details Still Unclear: The US-Iran peace agreement is scheduled for signing Friday in Geneva, but many specifics remain undisclosed, causing speculation and concern.
• Hezbollah's Precondition:
  • Alex Hogan reports: Hezbollah demands that Iran refuse to sign the deal unless the Israeli Defense Forces withdraw from southern Lebanon.
  • Iran’s foreign minister echoes that any peace must "include an end to the occupation."
• Trump Urges Restraint:
  • Former President Trump advises Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act “more responsibly” regarding the ongoing conflict.
• Open Questions: The actual content of the deal is unreleased, leading to doubts about its scope and effectiveness.

Notable Quote:

• President Trump:

  “Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody.” ([00:39] – [00:48])

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2. Mixed Results from Trump-Backed Candidates in Primaries

[00:55] – [01:40]

• Alabama Congressional Victories:
  • Mike Collins defeats Derek Dooley (Brian Kemp-backed).
  • Trump-endorsed Barry Moore wins US Senate runoff against Jared Hudson.
• Georgia Gubernatorial Upset:
  • Trump-supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones loses to businessman Rick Jackson.
• Washington, D.C. Council Race:
  • Noted: Crowded field with former Councilmember Kenya McDuffie and Democratic Socialist Janice Lewis George.

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3. Breaking: Small Plane Crash in Texas

[01:40] – [02:00]

• Crash Details:
  • Six onboard, one fatality, five injured.
  • Incident occurred in Laredo after 10pm.
  • Highway (Loop 20) closed for rescue and investigation efforts as aircraft burst into flames.

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4. White House Event Terror Plot Thwarted

[02:32] – [03:24]

• Foiled Attack:
  • Five arrested across four states (CA, MO, OH, NE) for plotting to attack a White House "USC Freedom" event.
  • Plan involved drone explosives and staged sniper ambush, targeting large crowds “including capitalist elites and politicians.”
  • FBI acted on a tip from the suspect’s mother, leading to arrests.
  • 23 others under investigation via online chatter.

Notable Quote:

• Vice President J.D. Vance:

  “A lot of people could have got hurt if these guys pulled this off. There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings.” ([03:03] – [03:09])

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5. Federal Charges Against Alleged Minneapolis Antifa Members

[03:24] – [04:10]

• Operation Metro Surge:
  • 15 charged for alleged ties to two Antifa-terror groups targeting ICE operations.
  • Charges include extensive planning, support, stalking, and coordinated attacks on federal officers and facilities.
  • 13 in custody, 2 fugitives.

Notable Quote:

• U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen:

  “To those who choose to threaten or harm federal officers, we will hold you accountable. We will defend federal officers. We will protect the public. We will enforce the law.” ([03:45] – [03:54])

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6. Delaware Hospital Shooting

[04:10] – [04:28]

• Incident Summary:
  • At least one dead, one wounded at Wilmington Hospital.
  • Suspect (23 years old) apprehended in Philadelphia.
  • Lockdown lifted; motive not yet released.

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Notable Quotes

• Trump on Israeli Tactics:
  “You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody.” ([00:44])
• VP J.D. Vance on Thwarted Plot:
  “There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings.” ([03:07])
• U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen on Antifa Charges:
  “We will defend federal officers. We will protect the public. We will enforce the law.” ([03:51])

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Important Timestamps

• US-Iran Peace Deal: [00:02] – [00:55]
• Primary Race Results: [00:55] – [01:40]
• Texas Plane Crash: [01:40] – [02:00]
• White House Terror Plot Thwarted: [02:32] – [03:24]
• Minneapolis Antifa Federal Charges: [03:24] – [04:10]
• Delaware Hospital Shooting: [04:10] – [04:28]

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Tone and Language

• Direct and fact-based, reflecting FOX News’ fast-paced radio reporting style.
• Quotes and remarks from officials and reporters given verbatim for authenticity.
• Coverage moves rapidly from one story to the next, prioritizing urgency and breadth.

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This update gives listeners a snapshot of major overnight news: diplomatic developments, shifting political races, violent incidents, and major domestic security cases—all in a succinct, informative style.

Transcript

[A]

More questions than answers. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. Still not a lot known about the US Iran peace deal that's set to be signed on Friday. We are getting word of some of the details that could prove problematic as we hear from fox's Alex Hogan.

[B]

Hezbollah releasing a statement saying it believes that Iran will not sign a final deal until the IDF withdraws all of its troops from from southern Lebanon. And Iran's foreign minister is commenting on this, saying that an end to the war includes an end to the occupation. Even President Trump called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more responsible about the conflict.

[C]

Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody.

[B]

This deal has not officially been released, raising a lot of questions and concerns as to whether what is exactly in the agreement?

[A]

The agreement set to be signed Friday in Geneva, Switzerland. It was a mixed bag for some of President Trump's picks in primary races Tuesday night. We have more from fox's Kevin Corr,

[D]

Congressman Mike Collins, who gets the W over Brian Kemp backed former football coach Derek Dooley in the great state of Alabama. Trump endorsed Representative Barry Moore, won his runoff for the U.S. senate against former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. But that's not the case in the Peach State's gubernatorial contest where Senator successful businessman Rick Jackson beat out Trump backed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. Meantime, here the nation's capital, former Councilmember Kenya McDuffie and Progressive Council member Democratic socialist Janice Lewis George are in a very crowded field.

[A]

Small plane carrying six people crashing into the middle of a highway in southern Texas, killing one person, leaving at least five injured. Crews rushing to the scene of Laredo trying to rescue people aboard the craft as it burst into flames after 10pm Tuesday. Loop 20 closed in both directions. America's listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Five people under arrest in connection with an alleged plan to attack the USC Freedom event at the White House last weekend. The plot involved using explosive laden drones to force a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a staged sniper team. More from fox's Christina Coleman.

[G]

Arrests were made in California, Missouri, Ohio and Nebraska. One of the alleged motives was to target, quote, capitalist elites and politicians. Fortunately, the FBI stopped this sick and twisted porn. Vice President J.D. vance was in the crowd that night.

[H]

A lot of people could have got hurt if these guys pulled this off. There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings.

[G]

Investigators say the mother of this 19 year old suspect who was arrested in connection to the plot called police and warned them of her son's recent concerning behavior. That information assisted with the investigation. The feds are also looking at 23 people in online chats.

[A]

Multiple people facing felony charges in Minneapolis for allegedly targeting Federal agents during ICE operations.

[I]

The U.S. attorney's Office office and the Department of Homeland Security unsealing a federal indictment charging 15 people with alleged ties to two Minneapolis antifa terror groups stemming from Operation Metro Surge earlier this year. U.S. attorney Daniel Rosen.

[E]

To those who choose to threaten or harm federal officers, we will hold you accountable. We will defend federal officers. We will protect the public. We will enforce the law.

[I]

Homeland Security saying the announcement comes after a months long investigation that uncovered extensive planning, material support, stalking and coordinated attacks against federal personnel and facilities. Thirteen of the accused are in custody. Two remain fugitives. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[A]

At least one person is dead, another wounded after a shooting at a Delaware hospital. Wilmington Police say a 23 year old man has been taken into custody in Philadelphia. The lockdown at Wilmington Hospital has been lifted. Right now there's no word on a possible motive. I'm Sue Guzman, this is FOX News.

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