Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary
Episode: 2AM ET 06/27/2025 Newscast
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Host: Fox News Radio
U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
The newscast opens with Carmen Roberts addressing ongoing questions regarding recent U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided clarity on the situation, emphasizing that there is no intelligence indicating Iran had moved its highly enriched uranium prior to the bombing.
In a press conference on Thursday, Jennifer Griffin questioned Secretary Hegseth about the certainty of the uranium remaining at the Fordow Mountain site:
Jennifer Griffin [00:21]: "Do you have certainty that all the highly enriched uranium was inside the Fordow Mountain or some of it? Because there were satellite photos that showed more than a dozen trucks there two days in advance. Are you certain none of that highly enriched uranium was moved?"
Pete Hegseth reassured the audience:
Pete Hegseth [00:37]: "Of course. We're watching every single aspect."
President Trump's Statement on the Strikes
Carmen Roberts then introduced Channely Painter, who reported on President Donald Trump's reaction to the strikes. Post-briefing, President Trump took to Truth Social to address speculations about the aftermath of the bombings:
Donald Trump [00:42]: "After the briefing, President Trump took to Truth social saying, 'The cars and small trucks at the site were those of concrete workers trying to cover up the top of the shafts. Nothing was taken out of the facility would take too long, too dangerous and very heavy and hard to move.'"
Vaccine Advisory Committee Endorsements
The update shifted focus to public health, with Carmen Roberts discussing the actions of Health Secretary R.F. Kennedy Jr. He announced that a new vaccine advisory committee, comprising vaccine skeptics, has endorsed fall flu vaccinations for nearly all Americans. However, the committee stipulated that the vaccines must be free of an ingredient that anti-vaccine groups have incorrectly linked to autism.
Pete Hegseth provided additional context regarding the formation of this committee:
Pete Hegseth [01:20]: "Earlier this month, Kennedy fired all 17 members of a CDC vaccine advisory panel and replaced them with his own picks. The panel's recommendations influenced the official U.S. immunization schedule and determined which vaccines are covered by insurance."
Supreme Court Rulings and Market Trends
Carmen Roberts highlighted impending Supreme Court decisions set to conclude the nine-month session with significant rulings, including one challenging President Trump's order to terminate automatic birthright citizenship. Concurrently, the stock market showed positive trends, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ nearing record highs, signaling robust investor confidence.
Anna Wintour Resigns as Vogue's Editor-in-Chief
At [03:17], Pete Hegseth reported on a major shift in the fashion industry:
Pete Hegseth [03:17]: "Anna Wintour steps down as editor in chief of Vogue after 37 years. Who has been the head of editorial content at Vogue since 1988 and is credited with completely transforming the famed fashion magazine, will still be retaining her power but is stepping back from editorial content at the magazine."
The news initially caused a stir within the fashion community and across social media platforms. Despite stepping down, Anna Wintour will continue to oversee all Conde Nast brands globally, except for The New Yorker. Her legacy includes transforming the Met Gala into fashion's premier event and a significant fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion wing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial
Carmen Roberts covered the latest developments in the high-profile trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex trafficking charges:
Prosecutors delivered their closing arguments, introducing evidence that leverages Combs' own words against him. R.F. Kennedy Jr. elaborated on the prosecution's strategy:
R.F. Kennedy Jr. [04:10]: "Prosecutors are using Sean Diddy Combs' own words against him. They replayed a voice message they say he sent to an ex-girlfriend where he told her if she didn't participate in these sex marathons, or 'freak offs,' as he called them, he wouldn't pay her rent."
The courtroom was presented with a direct quote from Combs during these arguments:
Sean "Diddy" Combs [04:23]: "I don't have no time for no games, baby girl. Me and you could be mad. I could have a spat. We could have whatever. Then after that, you better get on your job. That's really that's all it is."
As Carmen Roberts continues, she notes the anticipation for the defense's closing arguments scheduled for Friday and updates listeners on related legal proceedings involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia:
Carmen Roberts [04:46]: "The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him to a country that is not his native El Salvador."
U.S. Crude Oil Prices Rise
Concluding the news segments, Carmen Roberts reported on the rise in U.S. crude oil prices:
"U.S. crude is higher in overnight trading, up about 40 cents a barrel to $65.64."
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