2AM ET 06/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 06/26/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Radio)
Date: June 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers rapid updates on breaking national and international news stories, including tensions in the Middle East, a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, major Supreme Court immigration rulings, FIFA World Cup results, and the closure of a controversial immigration detention center in Florida.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Middle East Ceasefire Under Stress (00:02 – 00:57)

• Iranian Drone Attack:

  • U.S. officials confirm an Iranian drone targeted a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • The attack is described as a test of ongoing U.S.-led peace talks.

  • Secretary of State focusing on safe passage for commercial ships.

    "U.S. officials confirm an Iranian drone attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship as it tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz, testing the state of the peace talks."
    — Chanley Painter [00:17]

• Economic Implications:

  • Wall Street Journal reports Iran aims to generate $40 billion annually by charging for security and services in the strait.

    "...the regime hopes to make $40 billion a year by charging for security, safety and environmental services in the strait."
    — Chanley Painter [00:30]

• Israeli–Hezbollah Tensions:

  • Israel claims to have killed six Hezbollah members in separate operations.

  • The IDF pledges continued action against threats in southern Lebanon.

    “The IDF promising to continue to operate to remove immediate threats."
    — Chanley Painter [00:51]

• Strait Reopens: It briefly closed after the attack but has since reopened, according to President Trump. [00:57]

2. Venezuela Earthquake Disaster (00:57 – 01:39)

• Casualties and Damage:

  • Venezuelan health minister reports at least 235 dead and 4,300 injured after two major earthquakes hit Caracas.

• International Response:

  • US military sending personnel, ships, C-130 and C-17 aircraft to assist in relief efforts.

  • $150 million in US aid announced.

    "A desperate race against the clock to find those survivors."
    — [Unnamed Correspondent, 01:39]

3. Florida Execution Milestone (01:39 – 01:53)

• 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer executed for the 1992 murder of his wife—oldest person executed in Florida; ninth execution in 2026.

4. FIFA World Cup: US Loss and Upcoming Match (02:32 – 02:50)

• Latest Result:

  • US loses 3–2 to Turkey in the last group stage game.

    "It's stacked home—Turkey score the winning goal."
    — Fox Sports Call [02:42]

• Next Fixtures:

  • US will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday. [02:50]

5. Supreme Court Immigration Rulings (03:02 – 03:43)

• Key Decisions:

  • Trump administration can end deportation protections (Temporary Protected Status) for Syrian and Haitian migrants.

  • Court allows return to limiting asylum applications daily (“metering”).

  • Customs and Border Protection can again turn away asylum seekers at the border.

  • Both cases decided 6–3.

    “The high court ruling that the Trump administration can end deportation protections known as temporary protected status.”
    — Kevin Corke [03:02]

• Other Pending Cases: Includes challenge to executive order ending birthright citizenship and state rules on transgender school sports.

6. “Alligator Alcatraz” Immigration Detention Center Closed (03:43 – 04:18)

• Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Florida facility is closing after nearly a year.

• Governor Ron DeSantis credits it with 21,000 deportations.

  “Having this has led to almost 21,000 deportations and those would be people by and large who would have been released back into society in Florida…”
  — Gov. Ron DeSantis [04:02]

• The center faced lawsuits and allegations of mistreatment, which officials denied.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The regime hopes to make $40 billion a year by charging for security, safety and environmental services in the strait.”
  — Chanley Painter [00:30]

• “The IDF promising to continue to operate to remove immediate threats.”
  — Chanley Painter [00:51]

• “A desperate race against the clock to find those survivors.”
  — [Unnamed Correspondent, 01:39]

• “It's stacked home—Turkey score the winning goal.”
  — Fox Sports Call [02:42]

• “This facility... has led to almost 21,000 deportations…”
  — Gov. Ron DeSantis [04:02]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Ceasefire & Middle East: 00:02 – 00:57
• Venezuela Disaster & US Response: 00:57 – 01:39
• Florida Execution: 01:39 – 01:53
• World Cup & Sports: 02:32 – 02:50
• Supreme Court Rulings: 03:02 – 03:43
• Detention Center Closure: 03:43 – 04:18

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This episode efficiently covers fast-developing stories with direct updates, brief analysis, and on-the-ground impact, maintaining an urgent and succinct delivery typical of hourly news formats.

Transcript

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The shaky ceasefire under stress. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. And the ceasefire in the Middle east appears to be on shaky ground after Iran fired on a cargo ship and Israel says it killed several Hezbollah terrorists. Fox's Chanley Painter has more.

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First, U.S. officials confirm an Iranian drone attacked in Singapore flagged cargo ship as it tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Testing the state of the peace Talks with the U.S. the Secretary of state focusing on the ships that are safely traveling through the vit. And now the Wall Street Journal reports the regime hopes to make $40 billion a year by charging for security, safety and environmental services in the strait. Meantime, Israel says it took out six Hezbollah terrorists in two separate attacks when they posed a threat to IDF soldiers in their security zone in southern Lebanon. The IDF promising to continue to operate to remove immediate threats.

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Strait of Hormuz was closed for a time Thursday after the Iranian drone attack. President Trump said the strait has since reopened traffic. Venezuela's health minister says at least 235 people are dead, 4300 injured in a pair of catastrophic earthquakes that rocked its capital city.

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The death toll is expected to rise. This tragedy spurring international support from multiple countries, including our own. The US Military announced that it's surging forces in this region to assist in earthquake relief efforts which includes sending several ships and a C130 and C17 to the area to help US government personnel and search and rescue teams get around during this oper. And again, just a desperate race against the clock to find those survivors.

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The call on Fox the US Back in action Wednesday to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. Supreme Court handing President Trump two major immigration victories Thursday.

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Fox's Kevin Cork the high court ruling that the Trump administration can end deportation protections known as temporary protected status for SYRI and Haitian migrants and go back to limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day, a policy called metering that goes all the way back to the Obama administration. Meantime, justices also decided that the administration can restart an asylum policy allowing Customs and Border Protection to turn away asylum seekers at the border. Both of those decisions were six. Three. Meantime, eight cases argued this term remain undecided, including a challenge to the president's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

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The Supreme Court also expected to announce key decisions on state restrictions on transgender students taking part in school sports. The immigration detention center in the Florida swamps known as Alligator Alcatraz is closing after nearly a year. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the facility fulfilled its mission.

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This facility having this has led to almost 21,000 deportations and those would be people by and large who would have been released back into society in Florida had this space not been there.

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The controversial detention center faced lawsuits and allegations of mistreating detainees, something immigration officials have denied. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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