2AM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

---

Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Date: June 23, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts

---

Episode Overview

This newscast covers pressing international diplomacy, political leadership transitions in the UK, pharmaceutical safety, US primary elections in several states, the president’s focus on manufacturing, and a clarification around the net worth of a U.S. Congresswoman. The episode blends quick, authoritative updates and direct quotes from experts, politicians, and correspondents.

---

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz Control

[00:03 – 00:53]

• US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding:
  • President Trump asserts the US has “total control of the Strait of Hormuz,” following discussions with Iran in Switzerland (Ted Lindner, 00:03).
  • Sanction Relaxation: If Iran complies with new agreements, Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions (Lucas Tomlinson, 00:14).
  • Humanitarian Transactions: "Money that's being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food's going to be bought exclusively through the United States from our farmers." – President JD Vance (00:22).
  • IAEA Inspectors: Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into the country, which an unnamed analyst calls “a major milestone for the American people” (00:38).
  • Iranian Denial: Iranian state media disputes Vance's claims, calling them false (Lucas Tomlinson, 00:45).
  • Skepticism on Nuclear Disarmament: Critics question whether Iran’s nuclear capabilities have truly been curtailed, but the White House remains optimistic (Ted Lindner, 00:53).

2. British Prime Minister Resignation & Labour Party Leadership Race

[01:05 – 01:40]

• Keir Starmer Steps Down:
  • Starmer remains at 10 Downing Street until Labour selects a new leader (Jonathan Savage, 01:05).
  • Leadership Contest: Nominations open July 9, close a week later. Possible summer vote if multiple candidates; otherwise, the sole nominee wins by default.
  • Favourite Candidate: Andy Burnham, who just entered Parliament after resigning as Manchester’s Mayor, is viewed as the frontrunner. "This was his plan all along with leaving his job as mayor of Manchester in order to force his way into Downing street in London." – Jonathan Savage (01:22).

3. Prescription Drug Recall

[01:40 – 02:00]

• Chlorothalidone Recall: Over 11,000 bottles of 25mg chlorothalidone recalled after tests revealed they failed to dissolve properly. Manufactured in India, distributed by Rising Pharma Holdings, NJ (Ted Lindner, 01:40).

4. Primary and Runoff Elections Update

[02:23 – 03:11]

• Primary Day in Multiple States:
  • Maryland, Utah, and a runoff in South Carolina.
  • SC Lieutenant Governor Runoff: Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette and AG Alan Wilson head to a runoff. Trump endorsed both after the primary: “he can’t hurt one of them by only endorsing the other” – referencing his Truth Social post (Jessica Rosenthal, 02:30).
  • House Races: Nancy Mace’s 1st District sees a runoff between Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Mark Smith.
  • Democratic Side: Mac Deford vs. retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy LaCour, recently fired as Chief of the Navy Reserve by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
  • "Earlier this month, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette came out ahead with nearly 29% of the vote...Now the two will face each other in a runoff." – Jessica Rosenthal (02:30).

5. President Trump’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing Visit

[03:11 – 03:55]

• Focus on American Manufacturing:
  • President Trump visits the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County, site of all North American Class 8 Mack truck assembly (Jared Halpern, 03:19).
  • Tariff Policy Impact: “American Manufacturing is benefiting from his tariff policy, forcing more automotive companies to open US Plants.”
  • Economic Concerns: Despite efforts, most Americans remain dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy as the cost of living and affordability dominate midterm election concerns (03:34).

6. Ilhan Omar’s Net Worth Correction

[03:55 – 04:20]

• Negative Net Worth Claim:
  • Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's office reports a “potential negative net worth,” following an earlier filing suggesting assets between $6 and $30 million was "a goof." Omar’s office blames an accounting error that overstated her husband’s net worth (Ted Lindner, 03:55).

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• JD Vance on Unfrozen Iranian Assets:

  • “Money that’s being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food’s going to be bought exclusively through the United States from our farmers.” (00:22)

• Unnamed Analyst on Iran and IAEA:

  • “The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.” (00:38)

• Jonathan Savage on Andy Burnham:

  • “This was his plan all along with leaving his job as mayor of Manchester in order to force his way into Downing street in London.” (01:22)

• Jessica Rosenthal on Trump’s Dual SC Endorsement:

  • "He can't hurt one of them by only endorsing the other." (02:30)

---

Timestamps for Key Segments

• US–Iran Talks & Strait of Hormuz: 00:03 – 00:53
• UK PM Resignation & Labour Race: 01:05 – 01:40
• Drug Recall: 01:40 – 02:00
• Primary and Runoff Coverage: 02:23 – 03:11
• President Trump’s Manufacturing Visit: 03:11 – 03:55
• Ilhan Omar Net Worth Update: 03:55 – 04:20

---

Note: All segments reflect the straightforward and energetic tone typical of Fox News Radio newscasts, focusing on concise delivery of news and expert commentary.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Negotiations continue. I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News President Trump saying the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz as talks between the US And Iran wrapped up in Switzerland. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson with more.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

President Trump says Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions if Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding.

[JD Vance]

Money that's being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food's going to be bought exclusively through the United States from our farmers.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

President JD Vance expressing optimism after negotiating with an Iranian delegation for 18 hours in Switzerland.

[Unnamed Analyst/Commentator]

The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Iranian state media, controlled by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard, is disputing Vance's assertion, calling it false.

[Ted Lindner]

Some critics are skeptical that Iran's nuclear capabilities have actually been stripped away, but the White House remains optimistic. The race is on to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation yesterday. Fox's Jonathan Savage.

[Jonathan Savage]

Keir Starmer will remain in number 10 Downing street until his labour Party chooses a new leader. Nominations open on July 9th and close one week after that. If there's more than one name in the ring, Labour members will vote over the summer. If there's only one candidate, that man or woman will automatically get the job. The favourite is Andy Burnham, sworn into Parliament just hours after Starmer's resignation speech, having won a special election last Thursday. This was his plan all along with leaving his job as mayor of Manchester in order to force his way into Downing street in London. Jonathan Savage, Fox news.

[Ted Lindner]

More than 11,000 bottles of 25 milligram chlorothalidone tablets are being voluntarily recalled. It's because testing found they failed to dissolve at the proper dosage level. They were manufactured in India, distributed to the US By Rising Pharma holdings of New Jersey. America's listening to Fox News.

[NetSuite AI Advertiser]

They say that every day your business is late to AI, you fall two days behind. NetSuite Next is where your business meets AI because AI is built into everything you do. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, try NetSuite next for free. Go to NetSuite AI/Fox.

[Ted Lindner]

It's primary day in Maryland, Utah, New York primary runoff day in South Carolina. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal with more.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Earlier this month, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette came out ahead with nearly 29% of the vote, a few points ahead of Attorney General Alan Wilson. Now the two will face each other in a runoff. While President Trump endorsed Yvette before the primary. He's now endorsing both Yvette and Wilson in the runoff, writing in a recent Truth Social post, he can't hurt one of them by only endorsing the other. There are congressional race runoffs as well, including in Nancy Mace's first District. Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt is up against State Representative Mark Smith. On the Democratic side, Coast Guard veteran Mac Deford faces retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy LaCour, who was fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as chief of the Navy Reserve. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.

[Ted Lindner]

President Trump heading to Pennsylvania today to highlight American manufacturing. Fox's Jared Halpern with more from the White House.

[Jared Halpern]

The president will visit the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The 1.7 million square foot facility assembles all Class 8 Mack trucks for the North American President Trump's American Manufacturing is benefiting from his tariff policy, forcing more automotive companies to open US Plants. Affordability and the cost of living have emerged as top issues for voters ahead of the midterm elections, with polls showing most Americans are dissatisfied with President Trump's handling of the economy. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

And Minnesota Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar now claiming she's got a potential negative net worth. Her office says earlier accounting that shows that Omar was worth millions was just a goof. In a financial report meant to cover 2024, Congressman Omar claimed that she and her husband controlled between $6 million and $30 million in assets. Her office now saying it was all due to an accounting error that overstated her husband's net worth. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile with a message for everyone paying Big Wireless way too much. Please, for the love of everything good in this world, stop with Mint. You can get premium wireless for just $15 a month. Of course, if you enjoy overpaying. No judgments. But that's weird. Okay, one judgment anyway. Give it a try. @mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment of $45 for

[Mint Mobile Advertiser]

3 month plan equivalent to $15 per month Required intro rate first 3 months only, then full price plan options available, taxes and fees extra. See full [e-mail].