2PM ET 06/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 06/28/2026

Host: Angelo Bavaro, FOX News Podcasts
Date: June 28, 2026
Episode: 2PM ET Newscast

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise and rapid-fire rundown of major domestic and international headlines. Key topics include escalating military conflicts in the Persian Gulf, the humanitarian disaster in Venezuela, wildfire emergencies in the US, developments in the Texas midterm elections, and national legislative battles over voter ID laws. The energetic, matter-of-fact tone ensures listeners are up-to-speed on breaking stories.

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Major Stories and Discussion Highlights

1. Persian Gulf Escalation: US-Iran Hostilities

• [00:02] Angelo Bavaro opens with updates about the ceasefire in the Persian Gulf collapsing, with the US and Iran engaging in renewed violence around the Strait of Hormuz.

  • “The US And Iran exchanging more blows in the Persian Gulf extending fighting around the Strait of Hormuz into a third day.”

• [00:13] U.S. Central Command Spokesperson details recent US airstrikes targeting Iranian radar systems and storage facilities after attacks on oil tankers.

  • “The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran overnight after the IRGC targeted another oil tanker.”
  • President’s social media post:
    “The United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the ceasefire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.” [00:33]

• [00:58] In retaliation, Iran launches attacks toward Kuwait and Bahrain.

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2. Venezuela Earthquake Catastrophe

• [00:58] Fox Reporter Trey Yinx recounts the devastation in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes.

  • “The death toll in Venezuela is expected to keep climbing after devastating back to back earthquakes. It now stands at over 1400 with tens of thousands still missing.”

• [01:10] The U.S. response:

  • John Barrett, a top US Diplomat:
    “We have four city and local county response teams, search and rescue professionals. These guys are total pros. We've got over 300 of them from around the United States. They brought 200,000 pounds of very specialized gear and canine dogs on the scene. And that our number one focus right now is saving lives.” [01:13]

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3. US Wildfires: Colorado and Utah

• [01:33] Angelo notes the toll taken on firefighters battling blazes along the Colorado-Utah border.

  • “Three firefighters died and two were injured tackling fires on the Colorado, Utah border.”

• [01:43] The scale of the Cottonwood Fire:

  • “The largest blaze, the Cottonwood fire, grew Saturday to more than 144 square miles.”

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4. World Cup Knockout Rounds Begin

• [01:46] Angelo marks the start of the World Cup knockout rounds.
• [01:50] Fox News reports on the South Africa vs. Canada match set for 3pm Eastern.

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5. Texas Politics: Midterms & Senate Race

• [02:17] Preview of the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi and the competitive Senate race:

  • “Democratic Congressman James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remain locked in a tight Senate race.”

• [02:36] Texas Republican Official’s criticism:

  • “What the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.” [02:36]

• [02:44] Political endorsements:

  • “President Trump says he will campaign in Texas for Paxton.”
  • “Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Talarico.”

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6. Louisiana GOP Primary Results

• [02:52] President Trump’s endorsement of Julia Letlow, who wins the GOP primary runoff against State Treasurer John Fleming.

• [03:05] Statement from a Louisiana Republican Official:

  • “Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.” [03:05]

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7. Legislative Gridlock: Voter ID and Major Bills

• [03:18] Update on Senator Cassidy and President Trump’s legislative tactics:

  • “Cassidy voted to convict the president on impeachment charges.”

• Trump’s move on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act:

  • “President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st century road to Housing act, claiming that he will not pass it until Congress passes the Save America Act.”

• [03:44] Political Analyst on Trump’s negotiating:

  • “This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.” [03:44]

• [03:54] Details of the Save America Act:

  • “This Save America America act would require voters to prove their citizenship.”
  • Democrats reject the bill as voter suppression:
    “The act has been rejected by Democrats who claim that bill would prevent millions of Americans from accessing the polls who may not be able to access their legal documents.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• U.S. Central Command Spokesperson, [00:13–00:58]:

  “It is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.”

• John Barrett, US Diplomat (on Venezuela), [01:13]:

  “These guys are total pros. We've got over 300 of them from around the United States… And that our number one focus right now is saving lives.”

• Texas Republican Official, [02:36]:

  “What the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.”

• Louisiana Republican Official, [03:05]:

  “Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.”

• Political Analyst, [03:44]:

  “This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US–Iran Conflict Updates: 00:02–00:58
• Venezuela Earthquake & US Response: 00:58–01:33
• Colorado-Utah Wildfires: 01:33–01:46
• World Cup Knockout Round: 01:46–01:54
• Texas Democratic Convention & Senate Race: 02:17–02:52
• Louisiana GOP Primary & Senate Seat: 02:52–03:18
• Voter ID, Legislative Maneuvers: 03:18–04:08

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This episode packs an urgent summary of the day’s biggest stories—from escalating military conflicts and natural disasters to the heated US political scene—presented in Fox News’ signature direct and fast-paced style.

Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

More tests of the ceasefire. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. The US And Iran exchanging more blows in the Persian Gulf extending fighting around the Strait of Hormuz into a third day.

[U.S. Central Command Spokesperson]

The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran overnight after the IRGC targeted another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. central Command, surveillance sites along with storage facilities and radar systems were hit with by US Planes. The president posted a true social shortly after saying the strikes. The United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the ceasefire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist. Now in response, Iran launched missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain from boxes

[Fox News Reporter]

Trey yinxed the death toll in Venezuela is expected to keep climbing after devastating back to back earthquakes. It now stands at over 1400 with tens of thousands still missing.

[Angelo Bavaro]

The US has sent many assets over

[Fox News Reporter]

to Venezuela to help in that rescue effort.

[John Barrett]

We have four city and local county response teams, search and rescue professionals. These guys are total pros. We've got over 300 of them from around the United States. They brought 200,000 or 200,000 pounds of very specialized gear and canine dogs on the scene. And that our number one focus right now is saving lives.

[Angelo Bavaro]

That is John Barrett, a top US Diplomat. Three firefighters died and two were injured

[Fox News Reporter]

tackling fires on the Colorado, Utah border.

[Angelo Bavaro]

The largest blaze, the Cottonwood fire, grew

[Fox News Reporter]

Saturday to more than 144 square miles.

[Angelo Bavaro]

And today marks the start of the knockout round at the World Cup.

[Fox News Reporter]

South Africa and Canada match up at 3pm Eastern.

[Angelo Bavaro]

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[Angelo Bavaro]

Texas Democrats are gathering in Corpus Christi

[Fox News Reporter]

this weekend for their state convention, all ahead of the upcoming midterms. It comes as Democratic Congressman James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. Republican remain locked in a tight Senate race.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joining FOX and

[Fox News Reporter]

Friends weekend to react to what Talarico

[Texas Republican Official]

stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.

[Angelo Bavaro]

President Trump says he will campaign in Texas for Paxton.

[Fox News Reporter]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Talarico.

[Angelo Bavaro]

President Trump backed Louisiana Republican Julia Letlow,

[Fox News Reporter]

defeating State Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday's primary runoff. Letlo is vying for the seat against soon to be vacating Senator Bill Cassidy.

[Louisiana Republican Official]

Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.

[Fox News Reporter]

Cassidy voted to convict the president on impeachment charges. Back in 2021, President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st century road to Housing act, claiming that he will not pass it until Congress passes the Save America Act. In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Republican Senator Roger Marshall says that move by the president is necessary in order to pass a bill that would protect the integrity of America.

[Political Analyst]

This is classic Donald Trump negotiation style. He's going to grab every leverage point he can, and this is one to get the bigger priority to cross the finish line, and that's election integrity.

[Angelo Bavaro]

This Save America America act would require voters to prove their citizenship.

[Fox News Reporter]

The act has been rejected by Democrats who claim that bill would prevent millions of Americans from accessing the polls who may not be able to access their legal documents.

[Angelo Bavaro]

I'm Angelo Bavaro, and this is FOX News.

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