2PM ET 06/04/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET – June 4, 2026

Main Theme:
This episode delivers concise updates on major national news stories, including President Trump’s coal initiative, congressional investigations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, redistricting in New York, a federal crackdown on fraud, a legal setback in Arizona’s 2020 election probe, and an exonerated Massachusetts woman’s lawsuit against law enforcement.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s $700 Million Coal Plan

[00:02-00:48] Lisa Brady, Edward Lawrence

• President Trump is set to invoke the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million for the U.S. coal industry:
  • $425 million for supporting 13 operational coal plants.
  • $185 million to construct two new coal plants and reopen a closed plant in Maryland.
  • $75 million to establish a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California.
• Official announcement to be made at the White House later in the day.
• The President faces mounting questions regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran and his controversial post branding a House War Powers resolution as "unpatriotic".

Notable Quote:

"President Trump's about to make a move on coal... $700 million plan using the Defense Production Act for new and existing plants..."
— Lisa Brady [00:02]

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2. Epstein Investigation: House Panel Calls for DOJ Action

[00:48-01:14] James Comer, Lisa Brady

• House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer urges the Justice Department to fully investigate sexual assault allegations from the Epstein case.
• Comer’s letter calls for DOJ to use "all available tools, including immunity," due to new information from former Epstein assistant, Sarah Kellen.
• Kellen provided names of men accused of criminal misconduct during a recent interview.

Notable Quote:

"The Justice Department should use all available tools, including immunity for some witnesses, to investigate sexual assault allegations..."
— James Comer [00:48]

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3. Congressional Redistricting Shakeup in New York

[01:14-01:53] New York State Lawmaker, Lisa Brady, Granal Scott

• New York's legislature advances a constitutional amendment to take charge of redistricting, bypassing the independent commission.
  • Democrats control both chambers and most congressional seats.
  • Intended as a counter to redistricting changes in Republican-led states following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
• The amendment requires another legislative vote and voter approval.

Notable Quote:

"The action Democrats believe would offset efforts to redraw lines in red states after a Supreme Court decision this year weakening the Voting Rights Act."
— New York State Lawmaker [01:24]

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4. Federal Fraud Crackdown in Ohio

[02:15-02:48] Todd Blanch, Tanya J. Powers

• DOJ and FBI charge 14 in Ohio, accused of $50+ million in Medicare, Medicaid, Covid, and other fraud.
  • Two state employees charged; $30 million billed for therapy never provided.
• The state suspends high-risk home healthcare providers, mirroring similar fraud responses in Minnesota.

Notable Quote:

"Americans deserve to live free of violence and fraud. Americans deserve to know that if someone lies or cheats or steals to get ahead, they will be punished."
— Tanya J. Powers [02:39]

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5. Arizona 2020 “Fake Electors” Case Setback

[02:56-03:27] Lisa Brady

• Arizona Supreme Court upholds a ruling to send the Trump-linked fake elector case back to a grand jury.
• State’s Democratic attorney general’s effort to streamline prosecution is rejected, signaling a delay.

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6. Karen Read Lawsuit: Police Conduct in Question

[03:27-04:02] Tanya J. Powers

• Karen Read, acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend, sues Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.
  • Allegations: Systemic law enforcement failure, evidence tampering/manipulation, personal conflicts of interest.
  • Following acquittal in June 2025; Read still faces a wrongful death civil lawsuit.

Notable Quote:

"The lawsuit includes accusations that investigators planted or manipulated evidence, as well as claims that investigators were influenced by personal relationships and conflicts of interest."
— Tanya J. Powers [03:27]

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7. Financial Markets Update

[04:02-04:14] Lisa Brady

• The Dow Jones breaks new records, closing up 809 points.
• S&P and Nasdaq both in positive territory.

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Notable Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Lisa Brady | "It's a $700 million plan using the Defense Production Act for new and existing plants..." | | 00:48 | James Comer | "The Justice Department should use all available tools, including immunity for some witnesses..." | | 01:24 | NY Lawmaker | "The action Democrats believe would offset efforts to redraw lines in red states after a Supreme Court decision..." | | 02:39 | Tanya J. Powers | "Americans deserve to live free of violence and fraud. Americans deserve to know that if someone lies or cheats or steals to get ahead, they will be punished." | | 03:27 | Tanya J. Powers | "The lawsuit includes accusations that investigators planted or manipulated evidence..." |

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Trump’s Coal Initiative: 00:02–00:48
• Epstein Investigation Update: 00:48–01:14
• NY Redistricting Efforts: 01:14–01:53
• Federal Fraud Charges in Ohio: 02:15–02:48
• Arizona Fake Electors Case: 02:56–03:27
• Karen Read Lawsuit: 03:27–04:02
• Market News: 04:02–04:14

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Summary:
This newscast provides rapid-fire coverage of critical stories shaping U.S. politics, justice, and finance. From President Trump’s push for coal and continued fallout from the Epstein case to shifting political lines in New York and a tough stance on public fraud, listeners get a snapshot of high-impact developments as they unfold. The episode closes with breaking Wall Street highs, capturing a day of volatility and political intrigue.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump's about to make a move on coal on Lisa Brady, FOX News. It's a $700 million plan using the Defense Production act for new and existing plants, 425 million to be used to help fund 13 different coal plants to keep them operational. Another 185 million will be used to build two new coal plants, plus restart a closed plant in Maryland and 75 million to open a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California. FOX Business Edward Lawrence at the White House, where in announcement is set for this afternoon and where the president's likely to face more questions about talks with Iran after posting earlier that House passage of a War powers resolution was unpatriotic. A House panel wants the Justice Department to investigate sexual assault claims made during a Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

[James Comer]

In a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanch, House Oversight Committee chairman Republican James Comer says the Justice Department should use all available tools, including immunity for some witnesses, to investigate sexual assault allegations made by Sarah Kel. Kellen was a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein. During an interview with congressional investigators last month, she revealed the names of men she says committed criminal misconduct.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jared Halpern in Washington. The accused include a former Miami beach mayor and a French hairstylist. A new congressional map wins approval from state lawmakers in New York for 2028.

[New York State Lawmaker]

The New York Senate and Assembly have moved forward a proposed state constitutional amendment that would not only let the lawmakers draw the new lines, but also bypass an independent redistricting commission. Do it. Democrats control both state legislative chambers. The party also holds 19 of the state's 26 congressional seats. The action Democrats believe would offset efforts to redraw lines in red states after a Supreme Court decision this year weakening the Voting Rights Act.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Granal Scott that still needs another vote and approval from voters. America is listening to FOX News.

[Todd Blanch]

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[Lisa Brady]

The Trump administration's war on fraud arrives in Ohio.

[Todd Blanch]

The Department of Justice and FBI in Columbus announcing charges against 14 people accused of stealing over $50 million in Medicare, Medicaid, Covid and other fraud, including two state employees and co conspirators who allegedly billed the government for $30 million in therape services that were never provided.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Americans deserve to live free of violence and fraud. Americans deserve to know that if someone lies or cheats or steals to get ahead, they will be punished.

[Todd Blanch]

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche like in Minnesota fraud. Ohio has now also begun suspending high risk home health care providers.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jeff Manasso the Arizona Supreme Court just handing a setback to the state's Democratic attorney general in a fight over a fake elector case against Trump allies stemming from efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. Today' ruling upholds a lower court decision that sends the Arizona case back to a grand jury, rejecting a prosecutor's appeal that was aiming to keep the case moving without having to present it again. A Massachusetts woman acquitted of murder and the death of her police officer boyfriend is now suing two law enforcement agencies tied to the investigation.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Karen Reed's new lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton, Massachusetts Police Department alleges a system wide failure of law enforcement led to her prosecution. Reed was charged in the murder of John o', Keefe, a Boston police officer who was her boyfriend, but acquitted in June 2025 after a mistrial was declared in her first trial a year earlier. The lawsuit includes accusations that investigators planted or manipulated evidence, as well as claims that investigators were influenced by personal relationships and conflicts of interest. Reid is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Okeefes family. Tanya J. Powers, Fox News.

[Lisa Brady]

The Dow hitting new highs on Wall street up 809 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq in the green and Lisa Brady. This is FOX News.

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