2AM ET 07/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 2AM ET 07/01/2026

Host: Sue Guzman, Fox News
Date: July 1, 2026
Main Theme: Supreme Court decisions, birthright citizenship, national political updates, international negotiations, and severe weather alerts.

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk rundown of the day's top national and international news. Major focus lies on several landmark Supreme Court decisions—particularly reaffirming birthright citizenship and rulings on transgender athletes and campaign finance, reactions from key political figures, a notable Colorado primary election upset, US-Iran negotiation updates, and dangerous heat waves across the US.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Supreme Court Term Wrap-Up (00:02–00:58)

• Birthright Citizenship Ruling

  • Summary:
    The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order aiming to limit birthright citizenship, reaffirming that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to most born in the US.
  • Political Reactions:
    • President Trump says Congress should work to end birthright citizenship and calls the ruling “too bad for the country.” [01:08]
    • House Speaker Mike Johnson recognizes the issue merits Congressional attention but states, “I don't know what the remedy is… But I will tell you that it's a big concern with the American people because it's been abused.” [00:30]

• Transgender Athletes & Political Party Spending

  • Transgender Athletes:
    The Supreme Court upheld states’ rights to block transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. [00:43]
  • Campaign Finance Rules:
    The justices removed caps on coordinated expenditures between political parties and candidates, citing First Amendment concerns. [00:43]

Notable Quotes

• Mike Johnson:

  “It would be premature for me to project [a remedy]. But I will tell you that it's a big concern with the American people because it's been abused.” [00:34]

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White House Reaction to Birthright Citizenship Ruling (00:58–01:42)

• President Trump Pushes for Legislation:
  Trump encourages Congress to immediately pursue ending birthright citizenship via legislation, while legal experts question whether federal law would survive a constitutional challenge.
• Supreme Court Justification:
  The ruling, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, concluded the Constitution’s 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to any child born in the US.

Notable Quotes

• Jared Halpern (reporter):

  “…Congress should start today to work on ending expensive and unfair birthright citizenship.” [01:13]

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Mental Health Disclosure in Congress (01:42–01:59)

• Rep. Tom Kaine Jr.
  Discloses he was treated for depression during a recent four-month absence, citing personal privacy. His brief speech marks increased openness about mental health in political office.

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Colorado Primary Election Upset (02:32–03:04)

• Maley Kiros Defeats Diane DeGette:
  • Kiros, a Democratic Socialist and former corporate attorney, unseats nearly 30-year incumbent DeGette in a Denver-based district.
  • Political analysts note a trend of establishment incumbents losing to progressive/socialist challengers nationwide.

Notable Quotes

• Political Analyst:

  “It's a stunning victory for the first time candidate against a nearly 30 year incumbent… Kiros is expected to win in November and reach Congress in January.” [02:39]

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U.S.–Iran Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz (03:04–03:53)

• Talks in Doha, Qatar:
  • US negotiators (Jared Kushner, Steve Wyckoff) meet Qatari mediators about Iran; no direct Iranian participation.
  • Iran proposes with Oman to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, provoking US objections; the US maintains that Iran cannot control the waterway.
• Impact:
  • Tensions raise oil prices; President Trump blames price gouging and pressures gas companies to drop prices.
  • Democrats remain skeptical of both military action and diplomatic prospects.

Notable Quotes

• Jackie Heinrich (reporter):

  “President Trump has been clear that Iran cannot control the strait, which is an international waterway.” [03:23]

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Extreme Heat Warnings Across U.S. (03:53–04:20)

• Dangerous Heatwave:
  • Over 20 states face triple-digit temperatures, with “feels like” over 110°F.
  • Peak heat expected around July 4th; advisories span Midwest, Mississippi/Ohio Valleys, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.
  • New York City nears first triple-digit day since 2010.

Notable Quotes

• Ian Oliver (Fox Weather):

  “100 degrees, those feels like temperatures up over 110... that's where the danger comes in here as we move closer to the 4th of July.” [03:56]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Mike Johnson on Birthright Citizenship:

  “…it's a big concern with the American people because it's been abused.” [00:34]

• Political Analyst on Colorado Election:

  “It's a stunning victory for the first time candidate against a nearly 30 year incumbent.” [02:39]

• Jackie Heinrich on Strait of Hormuz:

  “…Iran cannot control the strait, which is an international waterway.” [03:23]

• Ian Oliver on Heat Danger:

  "Those feels like temperatures up over 110... that's where the danger comes in here as we move closer to the 4th of July." [03:56]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Supreme Court Rulings & Reactions — 00:02–01:42
• Congressman Tom Kaine Jr. on Mental Health — 01:42–01:59
• Colorado Primary Upset & Progressive Surge — 02:32–03:04
• US-Iran Negotiations / Strait of Hormuz — 03:04–03:53
• Extreme Heat Advisory — 03:53–04:20

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This summary covers all major news and reactions from the episode while omitting advertisements and non-news sections. For those who missed the broadcast, it provides a comprehensive and contextual look at the day’s most impactful developments.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A big day at the nation's highest court. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. Supreme Court wrapping up its term resolving cases involving transgender athletes, campaign finance rules and birthright citizenship. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal has more.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The U.S. supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order finding the 14th Amendment confers citizenship upon most people born here. President Trump said then Congress should work to end birthright citizenship now. And House Speaker Mike Johnson reacted.

[Mike Johnson]

I think it's clearly an issue that merits the attention of Congress. I don't know what the remedy is, how to define it or the timeline. It would be premature for me to project that. But I will tell you that it's a big concern with the American people because it's been abused.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The justices also ruled states can block transgender athletes from competing in girls and women's sports. They also ended caps on political party expenditures when coordinating with individual candidates, finding the limits violated the First Amendment. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Meanwhile, President Trump wants Congress to put limits on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court tossed aside his executive order. Fox's Jared Halpern with more from the White House.

[Jared Halpern]

While calling the Supreme Court ruling reaffirming birthright citizenship too bad for the country, President Trump says it can be made up in Congress through legislation he will support. On social media, the president says Congress should start today to work on ending expensive and unfair birthright citizenship. Though it's unclear if federal legislation would pass a Supreme Court review. Five justices led by Chief Justice John Roberts concluded citizenship for any child born in the US is guaranteed by the Constitution's 14th Amendment. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

New Jersey Republican Congressman Tom Kaine Jr. Says he was being treated for depression during his unexpected four month absence from Congress, saying in a brief speech on the House floor that he remains silent about his condition because he's a private person by nature. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

primary night in Colorado. Democratic socialist Malay Kiros defeating Colorado Congresswoman Diane DeGette.

[Political Analyst]

It's a stunning victory for the first time candidate against a nearly 30 year incumbent. Kiros, a former corporate attorney, is the latest Democratic socialist or progressive candidate to boot, a Democratic incumbent this month. With the district covering the dark blue city of Denver, Quiros is expected to win in November and reach Congress in January. The new nominee joins two other Democratic socialists who prevailed against establishment backed candidates in New York City's House primaries last week.

[Sue Guzman]

Talks as Ashley Strohmeier Meantime, in the governor's race, Attorney General Phil Weiser has defeated Senator Michael Bennett. United States and Iran resuming talks in

[Jackie Heinrich]

Dohar, Qatar as US Negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Wyckoff meet with Qatari mediators, but no Iranians in Doha. Iran is circulating a plan with US Ally Oman to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz despite American objections. The White House, reacting to the news as reported by the New York Times, telling Fox President Trump has been clear that Iran cannot control the str, which is an international waterway. Tensions pushed oil prices slightly higher Tuesday ahead of the talks. But President Trump has been pressuring gas companies to lower prices to 250A gallon, accusing them of price gouging. Meantime, Democrats, still broadly opposing military action, are expressing little faith in diplomatic efforts, Says Jackie Heinrich.

[Sue Guzman]

Millions are facing dangerous heat this week.

[Ian Oliver]

More than 20 states are staring down the possibility of actual air temperatures reaching the triple digits. 100 degrees, those feels like temperatures up over 110. So that's where the danger comes in here as we move closer to the 4th of July come Saturday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, that appears to be the peak of it. We've got extreme heat warnings up from the Midwest, down the middle Mississippi, the Ohio Valley and of course into the Mid Atlantic and back up into the Northeast.

[Sue Guzman]

That is Fox Weather's Ian Oliver reporting. New York City has not seen triple digits since 2010. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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