2PM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET Newscast (June 23, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute reporting on major national and international headlines. Key topics include President Trump’s ongoing negotiations with Iran, legislative debates over voting laws, developments in healthcare fraud litigation, landmark Supreme Court property rights rulings, sanctions on Cuba, and historic moments in sports. The tone is urgent, direct, and focused on authoritative news delivery without editorializing.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump on Iran Nuclear Deal and Domestic Policy

• President Trump Reaffirms Iran Deal (00:03–00:32)
  • The president remains committed to the framework agreement with Iran, despite ongoing talks and criticism.
  • He addresses critics directly, emphasizing the need for public education on the deal and stressing public support.
  • Trump argues that containing Iran's nuclear ambition is vital:

    "You want to see trouble? Let them have a nuclear weapon. We're doing very well with Iran. They've been decimated and we're making a deal with them."
    — President Trump (00:23)

  • Iranian officials, however, dispute the existence of a finalized deal, including claims about oversight of unfrozen assets and their use for purchasing American agricultural goods.
• Push for ‘Save America Act’ and Voter ID (01:06–01:16)
  • Trump advocates for stricter voting laws, particularly proof of citizenship and voter ID requirements.
  • Calls on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to secure votes for the legislation, despite procedural obstacles:

    "We have to be able to get proof of citizenship when you vote. Otherwise we don't have elections."
    — President Trump (01:06) "So John is a leader and hopefully he can get the votes."
    — President Trump (01:13)

  • Thune reportedly notes that votes are lacking to overcome Senate procedural hurdles.

2. Senate Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution (01:16–01:29)

• The Senate prepares for a landmark 10th vote aimed at restricting further U.S. military engagement with Iran.

3. Historic World Cup Achievements (01:29–02:00)

• Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Record
  • Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments, marking his achievement with a goal in the sixth minute against Uzbekistan.
• Lionel Messi’s Goal Record
  • Messi surpasses all-time World Cup goals scored, setting a new record with 18 goals.
  • Both Messi and Ronaldo are now the only men to play in six World Cups.

4. U.S. History Coverage: “250 Most Impactful Moments” (02:00–02:30)

• Bill Hemmer briefly promotes a new podcast series highlighting pivotal events in U.S. history for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

5. Federal Crackdown on Healthcare Fraud (02:30–03:09)

• Massive Investigation Results

  • 455 defendants face criminal charges for over $6.5 billion in fraudulent health care claims.
  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shares a case involving nearly $1 billion in unwarranted wound graft billings.
  • A Texas doctor is accused of rubber-stamping cardiovascular tests, leading to the tragic death of a student athlete from untreated heart conditions.

    "One defendant billed nearly $1 billion for unnecessary wound grafts."
    — Todd Blanche (02:51)

• Broader Scope

  • Charges filed across 45 states and U.S. territories.

6. Sanctions and Supreme Court Decision on Cuba (03:16–04:08)

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Sanctions

  • New sanctions target Cuban entities supporting the regime's security apparatus.
  • ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in U.S. courts over property seized post-communist revolution, following a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling.

    "Exxon Mobil will be able to sue Cuban state owned companies in American courts over its property in Cuba seized by Fidel Castro's communist government."
    — Marco Rubio (03:33)

  • The ruling reverses lower court precedent on the immunity of foreign state-owned entities.

• Other Supreme Court News

  • The Court determines that American courts are not the proper forum for claims against Cisco regarding alleged misuse of technology in China.

7. Market Update (04:08–04:17)

• The Dow rises by 68 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq are reported as down.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (00:13):

  "Well, I think anybody that's been critical of it has to be educated, even if they're friends of mine."

• President Trump (01:06):

  "We have to be able to get proof of citizenship when you vote. Otherwise we don't have elections."

• Marco Rubio (03:33):

  "Exxon Mobil will be able to sue Cuban state owned companies in American courts over its property in Cuba seized by Fidel Castro's communist government."

• Todd Blanche (02:51):

  "One defendant billed nearly $1 billion for unnecessary wound grafts."

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Important Timestamps

• 00:03–01:16: President Trump on Iran deal and voting laws
• 01:16–01:29: Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran
• 01:29–02:00: World Cup historical records (Ronaldo, Messi)
• 02:30–03:09: Federal health care fraud crackdown
• 03:16–04:08: Cuba sanctions and Supreme Court ruling
• 04:08–04:17: Market update

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Summary

This Fox News hourly update captures major headlines impacting U.S. domestic policy, international relations, legal developments, and sports, featuring prominent voices including President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. With a brisk, fact-driven tone, listeners are brought up to speed on the most consequential stories of the hour.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

The president stays the course on. Lisa Brady, FOX News, standing by the framework agreement with Iran as talks with the US Continue and sending this message to critics.

[President Trump]

Well, I think anybody that's been critical of it has to be educated, even if they're friends of mine.

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump also insisting the American people support the effort.

[President Trump]

You want to see trouble? Let them have a nuclear weapon. We're doing very well with Iran. They've been decimated and we're making a deal with them. And we'll see how.

[Lisa Brady]

He also disputes Iran's claims that no deal has been made yet on allowing UN Nuclear inspectors to return Iranian officials also contradicting the president's position that unfrozen assets will be subject to oversight and used to buy US Farm goods for the Iranian people. The president speaking less than an hour ago as he arrived in Pennsylvania to talk about the US Economy at a Mack Truck factory. That speech scheduled to begin at this hour. The president also still pushing for the Save Americ act ahead of a meeting with Senate Republicans.

[President Trump]

We have to be able to get proof of citizenship when you vote. Otherwise we don't have elections. We have to be able to get voter id. So John is a leader and hopefully he can get the votes.

[Lisa Brady]

Referring to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who has said the votes aren't there at this point to clear a procedural hurdle or to end the filibuster rule, which the president has also called for, to eliminate that hurdle. Today, the Senate is set to vote for the 10th time on a war powers resolution aimed at blocking further US Military action against Iran. More history made at the World Cup. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo just becoming the first player to score in six different World cup tournaments with a goal in the sixth minute of a match against Uzbekistan, a day after Argentina's captain Lionel Messi broke the record for all time goals in the tournament with 18. Messi and Ronaldo the only men to play in six World Cups. America is listening to FOX News.

[Bill Hemmer]

History isn't just in textbooks. It's the story of us, the United States. 2026 marks 250 of America. And throughout the year, Bill Hemmer takes listeners on a journey through the 250 most impactful moments in American history. From the spark of revolution to the battles for freedom. The ideas, inventions and decisions that change the world. The 250 most impactful moments in American History podcast. Listen and follow [e-mail]

[Lisa Brady]

A federal crackdown on health care fraud rolls on.

[Todd Blanche]

455 defendants faced charges filed or unsealed over the last two weeks. Accused of submitting six and a half billion dollars in false claims to taxpayer funded health care programs.

[Marco Rubio]

This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating health care fraud in history.

[Todd Blanche]

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says one defendant billed nearly $1 billion for unnecessary wound grafts. A Texas doctor is accused of rubber stamping cardiovascular tests for student athletes, one who actually did have an enlarged heart

[Lisa Brady]

and he suffered sudden cardiac arrest and died on the basketball court just weeks later.

[Todd Blanche]

Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement Colin McDonald. The charges are filed in 45 states and U.S. territories. Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Lisa Brady]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio just announcing more U.S. sanctions on Cuban entities aimed at targeting the financial muscle behind what he calls the regime's repressive security apparatus. An oil company gets a green light to continue a fight over property in Cuba in US Courts.

[Marco Rubio]

Exxon Mobil will be able to sue Cuban state owned companies in American courts over its property in Cuba seized by Fidel Castro's communist government. The U.S. supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 in favor of U.S. owners of Cuban property taken more than 65 years ago. The justices reversed a lower court ruling that found Cuban state owned companies are immune from lawsuits in U.S. courts. Exxon Mobil is seeking compensation for assets that were owned by Standard Oil at predecessor, including more than 100 service stations and an oil refinery.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jenny Cosola Meantime, the justice's ruling that US Courts are not the right forum for lawsuits against Cisco, claiming the company's technology was used to persecute members of a spiritual movement in China. Stocks remain mixed. The Dow's up 68 points, the S and P and the Nasdaq in the red. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.

[Bill Hemmer]

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