Fox News Hourly Update: Detailed Summary of 2AM ET 06/25/2025 Newscast

Release Date: June 25, 2025

The Fox News Hourly Update episode released at 2AM ET on June 25, 2025, delivered a comprehensive overview of the latest national and international news. Hosted by Carmen Roberts and featuring reports from Fox News correspondents, the newscast covered a range of topics from Middle East tensions and NATO developments to extreme weather events and significant legislative actions in the United States. Below is a detailed summary of the key points, discussions, insights, and conclusions presented during the broadcast.

1. Middle East Tensions and US Military Actions

Carmen Roberts opened the segment by addressing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, highlighting reactions to a preliminary US Intelligence report concerning Iran's nuclear program.

• US Strikes on Iran: Steve Witkoff, Fox News' special envoy to the Middle East, provided analysis on the effectiveness of recent US military actions against Iran. At [00:21], Witkoff stated, “destroying the conversion facility, which not a lot of people are aware of, that is that stops the enrichment process in the beginning and it's needed to finish the enrichment process.”

• Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities: Roberts continued, noting the report's suggestion that "Iran was able to move some of its highly enriched uranium [00:33]," before Peter Doocy added at [00:38], “To other sites before the US Bombing.”

2. NATO Summit and US Defense Spending

The newscast shifted focus to international alliances and defense spending, particularly the ongoing NATO summit in the Netherlands.

• President Trump's Agenda: Carmen Roberts reported that President Trump, attending the summit, is advocating for increased defense spending among NATO member countries. She cited a message from the NATO Secretary General, stating at [00:49], “Europe is going to pay in a big way, as they should, and it will be your win. Russia remains the greatest concern for NATO, so Ukrainian President Zelensky will personally appeal to leaders, including President Trump.”

• U.S. and NATO Relations: At [01:08], Peter Doocy identified himself, emphasizing Fox News’ active coverage of the summit.

3. Extreme Weather Events in the United States

A significant portion of the newscast addressed the unprecedented heat wave affecting the Midwest and Northeast regions.

• Record Temperatures: Carmen Roberts detailed the severity of the heat wave, mentioning that "an extremely dangerous heat wave broke dozens of records Tuesday in the Midwest and Northeast, some set in 1888. Temperatures flirted with 100 degrees in New York City and reached 103 in Newark, New Jersey" [01:10].

• Weather Forecast: Peter Doocy provided an outlook at [01:23], “Two temperatures in the Northeast are expected to dive by Thursday,” offering a brief respite from the extreme heat.

• Severe Weather Incident: The segment also covered a lightning strike in South Carolina. At [01:26], Roberts reported, “In South Carolina, lightning struck a group of swimmers at a beach Tuesday, injuring 20 people, including 12 children.” Doocy added details, “An Irma fire official said that everyone got quite a jolt, but luckily their injuries are not worse, although no word on their conditions. That strike happened at the Dominion Beach park about 13 miles west of Columbia” [01:29].

4. Energy Markets and Oil Prices

The newscast highlighted fluctuations in the energy sector, particularly crude oil futures.

• Oil Price Decline: Carmen Roberts reported a significant drop in crude oil futures, stating at [01:47], “Crude oil futures fell 6% Tuesday as investors hope the cease fire between Israel and Iran will hold. Futures settled 6,437 a barrel.”

• Market Implications: Peter Doocy concluded this segment with, “America's listening to FOX News” [01:57], suggesting that market movements are closely watched by the nation.

5. Legislative Developments: The SALT Deduction

A key legislative update involved the progress of President Trump’s tax bill, particularly regarding the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.

• Senate Negotiations: Carmen Roberts reported that the Senate is nearing an agreement on the SALT deduction, a contentious issue in the broader tax legislation [03:17]. Scott Bessen, Treasury Secretary, noted at [03:21], “Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen attending today's GOP Senate lunch and tells Fox News the Senate and House are close to an agreement on the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, which has been pushed for by representatives from higher tax states such as New York and California.”

• Legislative Details: John Thune emphasized the bipartisan effort, saying at [03:37], “I think that both sides are working through and we'll have a solution to that next 24, 48 hours.” Bessen further explained the disagreement over caps, mentioning at [03:43], “SALT has become one of the major disagreements in the one big beautiful bill act as the Senate version has a cap at $10,000 compared to the $40,000 limit in the House version.”

• Next Steps: Scott Bessen concluded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune aims for a vote by the end of the week, with further coverage from Ryan Schmelz on Capitol Hill [03:43].

6. Sports: Sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves

The newscast included a sports segment announcing the sale of an NBA team.

• Timberwolves Sale Approval: Carmen Roberts reported that NBA owners unanimously approved the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to an investment group for $1.5 billion [04:01]. Peter Doocy added historical context, stating, “That deal was reached more than four years ago” [04:09].

7. Crime: Indictment in Texas Teen's Fatal Stabbing

A tragic incident at a local school event was covered, highlighting community impact and legal proceedings.

• Incident Overview: Carmen Roberts reported on the indictment of an 18-year-old, Carmelo Anthony, for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco, Texas [04:11]. Greg Willis, Collin County D.A., stated at [04:17], “17 year old Austin Metcalf was killed in April as students from several high schools in the Frisco Independent District competed at the meet at the school stadium in Frisco. A grand jury has handed up an indictment against 18 year old Carmelo Anthony, charging him with first degree murder. He was 17 at the time.”

• Community Response: Willis emphasized the case's emotional impact, saying at [04:17], “the case has struck a deep nerve in the community and beyond.”

• Details of the Incident: Steve Witkoff commented on the emotional toll, “When something like this happens at a school event, it shakes people to the core” [04:38].

• Legal Arguments: The defense claims self-defense, although specifics were not detailed during the broadcast.

8. Planned Protests: Jeff Bezos' Wedding

The newscast touched upon upcoming protests targeting high-profile events.

• Protest Details: Carmen Roberts reported that activists are planning a "boisterous but peaceful protest" during the wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy [04:42].

• Protesters’ Message: Peter Doocy elaborated on the protesters' motivations, stating they aim to "spotlight the growing disparity between the have and have nots" [05:07].

9. Interactive Segment: The Fox Quiz

Concluding the newscast, an interactive quiz segment engaged listeners directly.

• Quiz Invitation: The Quiz Host invited listeners to participate in a daily quiz, saying at [05:14], “It's time to take the quiz. It's five questions in less than five minutes. We asked people on the streets of New York City to play along. Let's see how you do.”

• Participation Encouragement: Listeners were encouraged to “Take the quiz every day at thequiz Fox. Then come back here to see how you did” [05:22]. Scott Bessen thanked participants at [05:27].

Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update provided listeners with a thorough examination of pressing issues ranging from international security and legislative battles to local tragedies and community responses. Through expert analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and interactive segments, the newscast aimed to keep its audience informed and engaged with the latest developments shaping the national and global landscape.