2AM ET 06/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 2AM ET 06/22/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News)
Date: June 22, 2026
Main Theme:
The episode covers significant international developments, including the progress of US-Iran peace talks, tensions in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, domestic crime enforcement, an ongoing California warehouse fire, and a tight presidential election in Colombia.

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Key Topics & Segments

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1. US-Iran Peace Talks Make Progress, Strained by Tensions

[00:02–01:02]

• Mediated Talks in Switzerland:
  Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar announce "encouraging progress" in the first round of US-Iran peace talks. Discussions, however, are described as strained.

• Trump’s Warning & Iranian Response:

  • President Trump warns of "more attacks if Iran goes back on an interim deal" and threatens to bomb Iran should Iran’s proxies in Lebanon not cease attacks on Israel.
  • Tehran responds by demanding Israel stop its "deadly strikes" immediately.
  • Trump further threatens the US "could take over the vital Strait of Hormuz" if no long-term deal is reached.

• Vice President’s Role & Agenda:

  • Negotiations are led by US Vice President J.D. Vance.
  • Technical teams will continue working toward a deal throughout the week.
  • Issues discussed include:
    • Ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
    • Maintaining the ceasefire in Lebanon

Notable Quote:

"Negotiations led by Vice President J.D. Vance have wrapped up for now, but technical teams will keep working toward a deal all week."
— Jackie Abanyas [00:41]

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2. Agreement Details & Regional Tensions

[01:02–01:57]

• 60-Day Timeline:
  Both US and Iran agree to a 60-day period to work out the details of a possible agreement.

• Israel-Lebanon Dynamics:

  • Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon describes ongoing negotiations with Lebanon and expresses confusion at Iran’s interference.
  • Danon points to Iran’s vested interest in the region and warns of destabilizing proxies.

• Trump’s Social Media Statement:
  Trump doubles down on his stance, urging Tehran to control Hezbollah or risk further US military action.

Notable Quotes:

"Israel's ambassador to the United Nations says his nation is negotiating with Lebanon and cannot understand Iran's interference with it."
— Sue Guzman [01:02]

"With the control of the [Lebanese] government, the Lebanese military, and without the presence of the proxies of Iran... it shows us that Iran... still have interest in the region."
— Danny Danon [01:33]

"On Truth Social President Trump urged Iran to control Hezbollah fighters or face being hit very hard militarily once again."
— Gronell Scott [01:46]

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3. Qatar Gas Terminal Explosion Raises Global Concerns

[02:23–02:58]

• Explosion in Qatar:
  • An explosion rocks Qatar's key natural gas export terminal, injuring at least 54, with 18 still missing.
  • The facility had just resumed operations after being bombed by Iran amid its conflict with the US.
  • The incident threatens to disrupt global energy markets, given Qatar's leading role in natural gas exports.

Notable Quote:

"The blast at the Lavan industrial area could shake global energy markets as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers."
— Sue Guzman [02:37]

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4. Vandalism at DC Monument and Crime Enforcement

[02:58–03:15]

• Reflecting Pool Vandalism:

  • A former US Olympian is among those arrested for vandalizing the newly renovated reflecting pool in Washington, DC.
  • US Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasizes a strict approach to all crimes, big or small, to foster respect for law.

• Historic Repairs:

  • Repairs underway, aiming for completion before the July 4th "America 250" celebration.

Notable Quote:

"You've got to go after every crime... Even minor crimes... we will prosecute every violation of law."
— Jeanine Pirro [02:58]

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5. California Warehouse Fire

[03:15–03:49]

• Ongoing Emergency:

  • Massive fire continues at a cold storage warehouse in Southern California.

• Emergency Response Details:

  • Fire Chief Jaime Moore describes efforts to save "cooler one," highlighting the sheer size and ongoing danger.

Notable Quote:

"We've been concentrating on saving what we call cooler one... it hasn't been fully involved."
— Jaime Moore [03:37]

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6. Colombia’s Presidential Election—A Tight Race

[03:49–04:20]

• Election Update:
  • Trump-backed businessman Abelardo de la Espria holds a razor-thin lead as votes are nearly all counted.
  • His policy focus: boosting the economy, cracking down on crime.
  • Opponent Yvonne Zepedo advocates for continuing leftist reforms—social welfare, limits on new oil projects.

Notable Quote:

"He [de la Espria] ran on a platform of a stronger economy and a crackdown on crime. His opponent... was trailing."
— Sue Guzman [03:49]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Jackie Abanyas [00:41]: "Negotiations led by Vice President J.D. Vance have wrapped up for now, but technical teams will keep working toward a deal all week."
• Danny Danon [01:33]: "But you know, it's a warning sign because it shows us that Iran, they actually, they still have interest in the region."
• Jeanine Pirro [02:58]: "And in the identification of even minor crimes, you create an atmosphere or a climate where people become more respectful."
• Jaime Moore [03:37]: "Again, this building is 1,000ft by 500ft. And cooler one has not had any fire impinge in it..."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Start of international news headlines—US-Iran negotiations
• [00:41] Detailed issues on US-Iran talks—Jackie Abanyas
• [01:33] Israel's perspective and Iran’s regional interest—Danny Danon
• [02:23] Qatar gas terminal explosion and implications
• [02:58] Vandalism in DC and prosecution focus—Jeanine Pirro
• [03:37] California warehouse fire update—Jaime Moore
• [03:49] Colombia’s election results

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This episode delivers critical updates on rapidly evolving international negotiations, regional security threats, domestic issues involving public monuments and crime enforcement, ongoing disaster response in California, and the outcome of a key South American election—all from a firmly news-driven, matter-of-fact perspective.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Some progress made. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar say there has been encouraging progress in the first round of peace talks between Iran and the US In Switzerland. The discussions, though, have been strained as we hear from Fox's Jackie Abanyas.

[Jackie Abanyas]

High level negotiations between the US And Iran are off to a tense start in Switzerland after Tehran condemned President Trump's comments about more attacks if Iran goes back on an interim deal. He also threatened to bomb Iran if its proxies in Lebanon don't stop attacking Israel. Tehran responded by saying Israel's deadly strikes must also stop immediately. Trump further suggested the US could take over the vital Strait of Hormuz if a long term deal is not reached. Negotiations led By Vice President J.D. vance have wrapped up for now, but technical teams will keep working toward a deal all week. A U.S. official says the talks were productive and covered several issues including ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the cease fire in Lebanon.

[Sue Guzman]

Both sides have agreed to allow 60 days to iron out the details of the agreement. Israel's ambassador to the United nations says his nation is negotiating with Lebanon and cannot understand Iran's interference with it. More from fox's Gronell Scott As Iran

[Gronell Scott]

negotiates with the US to end hostilities in its own nation, Iran is also focused on Lebanon and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said on Fox News Sunday his nation is talking to Lebanese leaders to bring freedom to

[Danny Danon]

their nation with the control of the Leb government, the Lebanese military and without the presence of the proxies of Iran. But you know, it's a warning sign because it shows us that Iran, they actually, they still have interest in the region.

[Gronell Scott]

On Truth Social President Trump urged Iran to control Hezbollah fighters or face being hit very hard militarily once again. Granal Scott, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

an explosion tearing through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the conflict with the US forcing it to shut down for weeks. At least 54 people were injured. Eighteen are still reported missing. The blast at the Lavan industrial area could shake global energy markets as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers. A former US Olympian is among several people arrested for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated reflecting pool in the nation's capital. U.S. attorney for D.C. jeanine Pirro.

[Jeanine Pirro]

You've got to, you've got to go after every crime. And in the, in the identification of even minor crimes, you create an atmosphere or a climate where people become more respectful. So we have the ability and we will prosecute every violation of law.

[Sue Guzman]

The historic area is undergoing repairs again after reports of algae and peeling coating surfaced. Crews working around the clock trying to finish those repairs before the 4th of July for the America 250 celebration. Fire crews still have their hands full with a fire at a cold storage warehouse in Southern California where a state of emergency is in effect. Fire Chief Jaime Moore split this building in half.

[Jaime Moore]

We've been concentrating on saving what we call cooler one. Again, this building is 1,000ft by 500ft. And cooler one has not had any fire impinge in it, so it hasn't been fully involved.

[Sue Guzman]

A massive fire has been burning since Wednesday. Trump backed candidate, businessman Abelardo de la Espria is holding a razor thin lead in Colombia's presidential election with nearly all the votes counted Sunday. He ran on a platform of a stronger economy and a crackdown on crime. His opponent, Yvonne Zepedo, was trailing. He had pledged to maintain the policies of President Gustavo Pedro, the country's first leftist president, who had been calling for state pension payments for the poor and a moratorium on new oil projects. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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