4AM ET 06/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 06/08/2026

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: June 8, 2026
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of breaking global and U.S. news, featuring updates on Middle East tensions, domestic crime stories, natural disasters, and international political moves.

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Middle East Tensions: Iran, Israel, and U.S. Policy

[00:02–00:55]

• Missile Attacks & Diplomacy Jeopardized

  • Sirens sound in Israel following a new round of Iranian missile strikes.
  • The U.S. President's assertion that a peace deal is close is now in doubt due to escalating conflict.
    • Quote: “We were potentially just days away from securing a deal, [but] all of that might be in jeopardy.” – Political Analyst (00:10)
  • The President clarifies hard lines, particularly that Iran must not proliferate nuclear weapons and the deal cannot include loopholes.
    • Quote: “…he's underscored some of his hard lines, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that Iran cannot be able to have language in that deal that would allow them to in the future…” – Political Analyst (00:17)
  • The U.S. President also emphasizes a desire to avoid “an endless war,” acknowledging growing domestic pressure due to economic impacts like rising gas prices.

• IDF Counterstrikes & Political Reactions

  • The Israeli Defense Forces announce strikes on Iranian military sites in western and central Iran.
  • Former President Trump voices concerns that increased military action could “jeopardize peace talks.” (00:55)

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U.S. Urban Crime: Penn Station Stabbing

[01:15–01:37]

• Incident Details
  • Mass stabbing at New York’s Penn Station leaves six injured, chaos ensues as people flee.
  • The incident takes place just before President Trump’s scheduled appearance at nearby Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
  • Suspect was apprehended on-site; circumstances remain undisclosed.
  • Witnesses describe a harrowing scene with victims removed on stretchers.

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War in Ukraine: Attacks and Defense Diplomacy

[01:37–01:59]

• Zaporizhzhia Strike
  • Russian attack in southeastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region results in five deaths and 14 injuries.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky meets UK, French, and German leaders in London; talks center on urgently boosting Ukraine’s air defenses.

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Crime in the U.S.: Ohio Festival Shooting

[03:08–03:41]

• Festival Shooting
  • Ongoing manhunt for suspects after mass shooting at Ohio’s iconic Old West End festival on Saturday night.
  • 12 victims; two in critical condition.
  • The attack is described as especially shocking and severe by investigating officers.
  • Quote: “Investigators are currently combing through all the evidence. And one seasoned lieutenant says this is some of the worst violence he’s seen.” – Crime Reporter (03:36)

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Natural Disaster: Philippines Earthquake

[03:41–03:51]

• Earthquake Overview
  • A 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippines—the strongest there this year.
  • At least 16 dead, 200+ injured; quake sparks a tsunami and causes major structural damage.

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International Politics: China Visits North Korea

[04:02–04:36]

• Xi Jinping’s Rare Trip
  • China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for a significant two-day visit (his first to Pyongyang since 2019, and his first foreign trip this year).
  • Objective: Deepen China-North Korea relations amidst changing geopolitics, notably North Korea’s warming ties with Russia due to the pandemic and Ukraine war.
    • Quote: “It underscores how important he believes it is for China to have influence in the secretive state.” – Jonathan Savage (04:03)

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Other Headlines

• Kansas City Shooting ([04:36])

  • No suspects are in custody after a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, which left nine people injured. The location is notably close to England’s World Cup base amid heightened event-related security.

• Tony Awards ([04:50])

  • 79th annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall, NYC; “Schmigadoon” wins Best New Musical.

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Notable Quotes

• “There is a lot of pressure from Democrats saying this needs to come to an end. There’s simply too much strain on the American public when it comes to gas prices and the overall impact on the economy.” – Political Analyst (00:35)
• “Scene of people being removed on stretchers. Weighing he on those who saw it tonight.” – Meredith Gorman, describing Penn Station aftermath (01:32)
• “Some of the worst violence he’s seen.” – Crime Reporter, quoting Ohio officer (03:35)
• “It underscores how important he believes it is for China to have influence in the secretive state.” – Jonathan Savage on Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea (04:03)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – 00:55: Middle East crisis: Iran/Israel/U.S. developments
• 01:15 – 01:37: Penn Station stabbing in NYC
• 01:37 – 01:59: Russian attack in Ukraine/Zaporizhzhia; air defense talks
• 03:08 – 03:41: Ohio festival mass shooting
• 03:41 – 03:51: 7.8 magnitude Philippine earthquake
• 04:02 – 04:36: Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea; China-Russia-North Korea ties
• 04:36: Kansas City shooting & Tony Awards

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Overall Tone:
Urgent, concise, with a focus on global hot spots and pressing security and humanitarian concerns—conveying both the immediacy and complexity of evolving news stories.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Tensions on the rise. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News sirens sounding in Israel after a new round of missiles were fired by Iran.

[Political Analyst]

Even though we heard the president tell FOX that we were potentially just days away from securing a deal, that now all of that might be in jeopardy. We've heard the president say that negotiators are getting closer and he's underscored some of his hard lines, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that Iran cannot be able to have language in that deal that would allow them to in the future, future potentially buy a weapon. We've also heard the president push back, saying this is not an endless war. It comes as the war has now stretched into the 100 day mark. So there is a lot of pressure from Democrats saying this needs to come to an end. There's simply too much strain on the American public when it comes to gas prices and the overall impact on the economy.

[Sue Guzman]

And fox's Alex Hogan reporting the IDF announcing it struck Iranian military targets in western and central Iran. And President Trump Sunday expressing concern strikes could jeopardize peace talks. Mass stabbing at New York's Penn Station leaving six people injured, others scrambling for their lives. The latest from fox's Meredith Gorman.

[Meredith Gorman]

It's coming less than a day before President Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden directly above Penn Station. Now FDNY says a suspect was taken into custody at the scene but have not yet released details about what led up to the stabbings. The scene of people being removed on stretchers. Weighing he on those who saw it tonight.

[Sue Guzman]

Five people are dead, 14 injured in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region after a Russian attack. This comes after Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the UK France and Germany met in London on Sunday discussing what they call the urgent need to scale up Ukraine's air defenses. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Police are still searching for suspects behind a mass shooting at an Ohio festival Saturday night.

[Crime Reporter]

The fund suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival. And many were helping any of the 12 victims that they could. We know two of those shooting victims are fighting for their life in critical condition and people who were there are shocked. Police are still searching for at least two suspect who they say were probably shooting at each other. Investigators are currently combing through all the evidence. And one seasoned lieutenant says this is some of the worst violence he's seen.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Madison Scorpiono reporting at least 16 people are dead, more than 200 injured from a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in the southern Philippines early Monday. This was the strongest quake to hit the Philippines so far this year. It sparked a tsunami and collapse multiple structures. And China's leader is in North Korea for a rare foreign visit.

[Jonathan Savage]

Xi Jinping's two day trip to North Korea, which begins today, underscores how important he believes it is for China to have influence in the secretive state. It's Xi's first foreign trip of the year and his first two Pyongyang since 2019. China's Foreign Ministry says he'll talk to Kim Jong Un about bilateral relations and issues of common concern. China's been trying to restore its traditional strong links with North Korea. A combination of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine has seen the North Koreans develop closer relations with Russia. Jonathan Savage, FOX NEWS still no suspects

[Sue Guzman]

in custody following a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, that left nine people injured Saturday. The shots ringing out just four miles away from England's World cup base and just days before the massive soccer tournament is set to kick off in New Jersey this Thursday. The 79th annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music hall in New York City Sunday night. And Schmigadoon took home the Tony for best new musical. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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