2AM ET 06/26/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET, June 26, 2025

Released on June 26, 2025

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US Strikes Destabilize Iran's Nuclear Program

Carmen Roberts [00:03]: President Trump has asserted that recent US strikes have successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities. Speaking before departing the NATO summit in the Netherlands, he declared, “It was very, very successful” (00:16).

An initial US Intelligence report suggested that the impact would only deter Iran for a few months. However, Chief John Ratcliffe countered this assessment:

John Ratcliffe [00:32]: “Several key nuclear facilities in Iran were destroyed and will take years to rebuild. The damage was severe” (00:32).

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) acknowledged significant damage but noted uncertainties regarding the movement of enriched uranium prior to the strikes. President Trump announced that the US and Iran are slated to hold nuclear talks next week, although Tehran has yet to confirm these discussions.

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Severe Weather Hits Tampa Bay

A possible tornado struck Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, causing substantial damage in Pinellas Park and Largo.

Randall James Wallace [01:24]: “The cars started stopping. I looked over to my left and I'm like thinking that's kind of weird, that sky spinning. Next thing you know, it just looked like a big top spinning around” (01:24).

Emergency crews are actively assisting residents, assessing damage, and securing affected areas. Fortunately, no immediate injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, the intense heat wave sweeping across the Midwest, Northeast, and South is expected to ease as the heat dome shifts westward.

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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Expected to Relieve

The ongoing heat wave has pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels across multiple regions in the United States. Experts forecast a cooling trend starting Thursday as the oppressive heat dome moves westward, providing much-needed relief to residents struggling with the extreme conditions.

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Diddy Combs Faces Racketeering Conspiracy Charges

Carmen Roberts [03:17]: The closing arguments commenced Thursday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.

CB Cotton [03:24]: Diddy faces five counts, including the most serious charge of racketeering conspiracy. The prosecution has presented testimony from 34 witnesses, including two of Diddy's ex-girlfriends, former employees, and law enforcement officials, detailing the drug-fueled events known as "freak offs."

Defense attorneys, however, maintained that all sexual activities were consensual, referencing explicit texts and court documents. They systematically argued that the prosecution had not met its burden of proof. To date, Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Tragic Losses in Harris County Jail

Three inmates have died within two days in Harris County, Texas, reportedly due to medical emergencies while in custody. Investigations are underway by the sheriff's office's internal affairs department and the Houston police to determine the circumstances surrounding these deaths.

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Burlington, Vermont Implements New Nudity Ordinance

Carmen Roberts [04:08]: Burlington City Council is addressing the balance between free expression and public decency.

Matt Murphy [04:29]: The council has approved a new ordinance targeting "nuisance nudity" in downtown areas. While Vermont does not outright ban public nudity, Burlington officials noted an uptick in incidents of indecent exposure near schools and busy commercial zones. The ordinance aims to grant police greater authority to handle such cases without infringing on First Amendment rights. A city committee is tasked with drafting the final language before the ordinance is put to a vote.

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Potential Landmark Oil Acquisition

According to the Wall Street Journal, there are early discussions about a major acquisition involving a rival BP, which could result in the largest oil deal in a generation. Details remain scarce, but this move could significantly reshape the energy sector landscape.

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Timestamps:

• 00:03: Carmen Roberts introduces the segment on US strikes in Iran.
• 00:16: President Trump's statement on the success of the strikes.
• 00:32: Chief John Ratcliffe's remarks on the severity of the strikes.
• 00:54: Announcement of classified briefings and upcoming US-Iran talks.
• 01:24: Randall James Wallace describes the tornado experience.
• 01:35: Update on emergency response and heat wave forecast.
• 03:17: Carmen Roberts introduces the Diddy Combs trial segment.
• 03:24: CB Cotton details the charges and trial proceedings.
• 04:08: Update on inmate deaths in Harris County.
• 04:29: Matt Murphy discusses Burlington's new ordinance on nudity.
• 05:01: Brief mention of a potential oil deal.
• 05:14: Promotion of the Will Kaine Show (excluded from summary).

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

He says US Spies didn't have the whole picture. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Trump again declaring US Strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear capability, speaking Wednesday before leaving the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

[President Trump]

It was very, very successful.

[Unnamed Source]

It was called obliteration.

[Carmen Roberts]

An initial US Intelligence report leaked on Tuesday said the damage would only deter Iran for a few months, not years. Now the CIA director is weighing.

[John Ratcliffe]

Chief John Ratcliffe has said in a brief statement that several key nuclear facilities in Iran were destroyed and will take years to rebuild and that the damage was severe. The IAEA chief told Fox News while they didn't have eyes on the facilities, the damage did seem significant. However, they were still trying to account for hundreds of pounds of enriched uranium that may have been moved before the strikes. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

On Thursday, the Trump administration will provide senators classified briefings on the US Strikes and to House members on Friday. But the White House says after the leak of that intel report, it's going to limit the information it shares. President Trump says US And Iran will hold nuclear talks next week. However, Tehran has not confirmed that a possible tornado struck Tampa Bay Wednesday night, causing significant damage in Pinellas Park. In Largo, Randall James Wallace was driving and had to pull over and all.

[Randall James Wallace]

The cars started stopping. I looked over to my left and I'm like thinking that's kind of weird, that sky spinning. Next thing you know, it just looked like a big top spinning around.

[Carmen Roberts]

Emergency crews there in Florida helping residents, assessing damage and working to secure the area. No immediate injuries reported. Meantime, that heat wave that has sent temperatures into record breaking territory from the Midwest to the Northeast and the south is set to cool off. Thursday, that heat dome expected to shift west. America's Listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Closing arguments began Thursday in Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking trial. Fox's CB Cotton has a trial recap.

[CB Cotton]

Diddy faces five total counts. The most serious charge, racketeering conspiracy. The prosecution called 34 witnesses, including two of Diddy's ex girlfriends, former employees and law enforcement officials. They testified about the drug fueled marathon sex events called freak offs. Defense attorneys presented their case in about 30 minutes on Tuesday. Diddy did not testify and his lawyers pointed to some additional explicit text and other court documents maintaining all the sexual was consensual. On Tuesday, a defense attorney went count by count to argue prosecutors had met the burden of proof. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

[Carmen Roberts]

CB Cotton, FOX News Three inmates have died in two days in Harris County, Texas. Authorities say that they all suffered medical emergencies while in custody. The sheriff's office's internal affairs department and Houston police are investigating. Burlington, Vermont is trying to draw the line between free expression and full exposure.

[Matt Murphy]

The City Council has backed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on so called nuisance nudity in downtown Burlington. While Vermont law doesn't ban public nudity outright. Burlington leaders say they've been hearing from an increasing number of local businesses and residents about incidents of indecent exposure near schools in busy areas. The new rule is meant to give police more authority without trampling on First Amendment rights. A city committee will now draft the final language before a vote takes place. MATT murphy, FOX NEWS and Shell is.

[Carmen Roberts]

Reportedly in early talks to acquire rival BP in what would be the largest oil deal in a generation. That's according to the Wall Street Journal. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

[Will Kaine]

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