4AM ET 06/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 06/02/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 2, 2026
Theme: Comprehensive update on the top national and international news events and breaking stories.

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Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a brisk but information-rich roundup of major global and U.S. news as of early June 2, 2026. Key topics include a notable pause in Middle East hostilities following President Trump’s negotiations, Russia’s deadly attack on Kyiv, unrest outside a New Jersey ICE detention center, key political races in California, an update on a highly watched murder trial, a cruise ship health scare involving hantavirus, and a new eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Middle East Ceasefire Negotiations

[00:02–00:52]

• President Trump spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah leaders to broker a pause in hostilities.
• Iran's role remains significant, pushing for a ceasefire that includes Lebanon (Hezbollah’s base).
• Both sides agreed to halt attacks for now, but Netanyahu warned of Israeli retaliation if attacks continue from Hezbollah.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Trump (via Truth Social, paraphrased): “Had a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a very good call with Hezbollah… they agreed that all shooting will stop.” (Lucas Tomlinson reporting, 00:18)
  • Netanyahu (statement via Lucas Tomlinson): “I spoke with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut.” (00:46)

Russia Attacks Kyiv, Ukraine

[00:52–01:13]

• Russian missile strikes targeted Kyiv, killing at least 11 and injuring 58; rescue efforts underway for trapped individuals.

Violent Clashes at New Jersey Detention Center

[01:13–01:51]

• Violent protests occurred outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark.
  • Protesters repurposed metal barricades as weapons against police.
  • Police responded with tear gas, flashbangs, and horseback officers restoring order.
• Over a dozen arrests; some arrestees were armed and traveled from distant states.
• New 9pm curfew might be de-escalating the situation after 11 days of unrest.
• Notable Quote:
  • Steve Harrigan: “The plan by the governor was to try to set up a safety zone for peaceful democratic protests. Instead, the protesters took those metal barricades and attacked the police officers with them.” (01:15)

Utah Murder Trial – Public Hearing

[01:51–01:56]

• A judge ruled that the key hearing for Tyler Robinson (accused of killing Charlie Kirk) will be open to the public.

California Elections: High-Stakes Races

[02:39–03:16]

• The race to elect California’s next mayor and governor kicks off, with extremely close contests.
  • Mayoral race: Statistical tie between Bass, Pratt, and Nithya Rahman (Democratic progressive councilwoman).
  • Gubernatorial contest: Also neck-and-neck; final vote results expected to take up to two weeks post-election.
• Notable Quote:
  • Christina Coleman: “The latest UC Berkeley poll shows the mayor's race at a statistical tie between Bass, Pratt and Democratic Progressive Councilwoman Nithya Rahman.” (02:50)
  • On vote counting: “During the 2024 primaries, it took two weeks to count 99% of the ballot.” (03:10)

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Incident

[03:16–03:32]

• Five out of 18 American passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius have been released from a Nebraska facility.
• The remaining 13 show no symptoms; the rare Andes virus (capable of person-to-person transmission) is involved.
• Three deaths on the cruise are now linked to the outbreak, per the World Health Organization.
• Notable Quote:
  • Grinal Scott: “A hospital spokesperson said none of the American passengers have shown hantavirus symptoms, which can take from 21 to 42 days to develop.” (03:37)

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts

[04:11–04:36]

• Kilauea volcano erupted for the 48th time; lava and smoke plume reaching 24,000 feet.
• Communities near the volcano issued an ashfall advisory; flights canceled due to risk.
• Notable Moment:
  • Sue Guzman: “It is the 48th time that this has erupted. The eruption has produced plumes of smoke reaching 24,000ft above sea level.” (04:16)

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Notable Quotes (with Speaker & Timestamps)

• Lucas Tomlinson ([00:18]):
  “Trump writes he had a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a very good call with Hezbollah and they agreed that all shooting will stop, that Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel.”
• Prime Minister Netanyahu (quoted by Lucas Tomlinson, [00:46]):
  “If Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut.”
• Steve Harrigan ([01:15]):
  “The plan by the governor was to try to set up a safety zone for peaceful democratic protests. Instead, the protesters took those metal barricades and attacked the police officers with them.”
• Christina Coleman ([02:50]):
  “The latest UC Berkeley poll shows the mayor's race at a statistical tie between Bass, Pratt and Democratic Progressive Councilwoman Nithya Rahman.”
• Grinal Scott ([03:37]):
  “None of the American passengers have shown hantavirus symptoms, which can take from 21 to 42 days to develop.”
• Sue Guzman ([04:16]):
  “It is the 48th time that this has erupted. The eruption has produced plumes of smoke reaching 24,000ft above sea level.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Middle East Ceasefire News – 00:02–00:52
• Kyiv Under Missile Attack – 00:52–01:13
• Delaney Hall Protest & Curfew – 01:13–01:51
• Utah Murder Hearing Ruling – 01:51–01:56
• California Election Update – 02:39–03:16
• Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak – 03:16–03:32
• Kilauea Erupts Again – 04:11–04:36

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Memorable Moments

• Ceasefire brokered directly between Trump, Netanyahu, and Hezbollah.
• Arrests and violent unrest at a major East Coast detention center drawing out-of-state protesters.
• Statistical dead heat in the LA mayoral and California gubernatorial races.
• Emerging international health risk from hantavirus with links to cruise ship travel.
• Dramatic natural event: Kilauea’s record 48th eruption and resulting travel disruptions.

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This episode succinctly captures a wide-ranging news snapshot with a serious tone and fact-focused language, giving listeners an immediate grasp of breaking and developing stories across the globe.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Negotiating a pause. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone Monday, says both sides have agreed to hold off on their attacks against one another. We have more from Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

President Trump has long insisted there is no deadline for a deal with Iran. Iran has long demanded the ceasefire include Lebanon, where its proxy Hezbollah is based. In a post on Truth Social, Trump writes he had a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a very good call with Hezbollah and they agreed that all shooting will stop, that Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel. For his part, Prime Minister Netanyahu writes, I spoke with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut.

[Sue Guzman]

Russia attacking Ukraine's capital Kyiv early Tuesday with a barrage of missiles. At least 11 people are dead. Others are trapped, 58 at least were injured. The White House issuing a warning Monday that ICE operations will not be deterred following violent clashes outside the Delaney Hall Detention center in Newark. More from fox's Steve Harrigan.

[Steve Harrigan]

The plan by the governor was to try to set up a safety zone for peaceful democratic protests. Instead, the protesters took those metal barricades and attacked the police officers with them. Police responded with tear gas and flashbang grenades. Finally, in the it was only officers on horseback that managed to take control of the street. Once again, more than a dozen arrests made. Some of those arrested, police say, had weapons on them and some coming from as far away as Portland, Oregon, here to protest 9pm curfew in effect. Now for the first time in 11 days, it may be working. Hundreds of officers march off several hundred demonstrators.

[Sue Guzman]

A Utah judge ruling a key hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last September, will be public. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

the election to name the next mayor and governor of California begins today. And it has been quite the close race for both sides. Fox's Christina Coleman.

[Christina Coleman]

The latest UC Berkeley poll shows the mayor's race at a statistical tie between Bass, Pratt and Democratic Progressive Councilwoman Nithya Rahman. Also, it's close in the governor's race, with the top candidates making their final push to voters. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and receive no later than seven days after, so it could take some time before we get those final results. During the 2024 primaries, it took two weeks to count 99% of the ballot.

[Sue Guzman]

The two mayoral candidates have been blasting one another, with Bass saying Pratt doesn't have any experience managing a city as he criticized her for her handling of the homelessness crisis. Five American cruise ship passengers quarantined for exposure to hantavirus have now left a Nebraska medical facility.

[Grinal Scott]

That leaves 13 US travelers who were on board the MV Hondius cruise traveling in the South Atlantic Ocean who remain at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A hospital spokesperson said none of the American passengers have shown hantavirus symptoms, which can take from 21 to 42 days to develop. The disease is usually spread when people breathe in residue from contaminated rodent droppings, but this version, the Andes virus, can in rare cases be transmitted person to person. The World Health Organization said the three deaths on board the MV Hondius were linked to the outbreak. Grinal Scott, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting once again. The summit slowly began to ooze lava over the weekend. It is the 48th time that this has erupted. The eruption has produced plumes of smoke reaching 24,000ft above sea level. An asphalt advisory had issued for communities near the volcano, and some flights had to be canceled on Monday. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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