4AM ET 06/17/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 06/17/2026

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 17, 2026
Length of summary: Covers top national and international headlines from the newscast.

Episode Overview

This fast-paced FOX News Radio newscast recaps the late-night and early-morning news cycle, delivering updates on U.S. primary elections, international diplomacy, major crimes, national security, and more. Key stories in this episode include mixed results for Trump-backed candidates in Georgia primaries, uncertainty surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal, violent breaking news from Delaware and Texas, intelligence leadership changes, and the foiling of a plot to attack a high-profile UFC event at the White House.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mixed Results for Trump-Backed Candidates in Georgia (00:03–00:51)

• Sue Guzman introduces election results from Georgia's primary races, highlighting that former President Trump's endorsed candidates experienced varying success.
• Kevin Corr elaborates:
  • Win: Congressman Mike Collins defeats Brian Kemp, with Derek Dooley enjoying backing in Alabama.
  • Win: Trump-endorsed Rep. Barry Moore wins his U.S. Senate runoff against Jared Hudson.
  • Loss: In "the PG State," businessman Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones in the gubernatorial race.
• Noteworthy: "It was a mixed bag for some of President Trump's picks..." (Sue Guzman, 00:03)

2. U.S.-Iran Peace Deal: Uncertainty & Tensions Remain (00:51–01:41)

• Sue Guzman pivots to ongoing developments on a prospective U.S.-Iran peace deal, set for signing on Friday, but with limited details available.
• Alex Hogan provides updates:
  • Hezbollah demands no final signing until Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) withdraw from southern Lebanon.
  • Iran’s foreign minister emphasizes any end to war must include cessation of “occupation.”
  • Surprising intervention by former President Trump, calling for Israeli restraint:

    "Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody."
    — Donald Trump (01:25)

  • The deal’s exact contents remain undisclosed, fueling speculation (Alex Hogan, 01:34).

3. Breaking News: Delaware Hospital Shooting (01:41–02:00)

• Sue Guzman reports:
  • Shooting leaves one dead, one injured at a Wilmington, Delaware hospital.
  • Suspect, a 23-year-old man, taken into custody in Philadelphia.
  • Hospital lockdown lifted; the situation stabilized.

4. Tragedy in Texas: Small Plane Crash (02:23–02:48)

• Sue Guzman details:
  • Small plane with six aboard crashes onto Loop 20 highway near Texas-Mexico border.
  • One fatality, five injured.
  • Bystanders and rescue crews assist as plane bursts into flames.

5. New Director of National Intelligence: Jake Clayton's Confirmation (02:48–03:29)

• Jessica Rosenthal outlines:
  • Some Democrats question Jake Clayton’s national security experience (notably Sen. Jack Reid).
  • Others, including Sen. Mark Warner and the House Intelligence Committee's ranking Democrat, support a quick confirmation.
  • Quote:

    "He has all the qualifications that are necessary. He has the vision, the experience, the judgment, competence, all the things that you want in that position. And so I'm hopeful the Democrats will cooperate."
    — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (03:03)

  • Initial nominee Bill Pulte’s selection provoked partisan tension on surveillance powers.
  • FISA Section 702 remains a point of contention.

6. White House Event Terror Plot Foiled (03:29–04:17)

• Sue Guzman introduces a major security story.
• Christina Coleman confirms:
  • Five suspects arrested in four states (CA, MO, OH, NE) for planning to attack UFC Freedom250 event at the White House.
  • Planned use of drones and snipers, aiming to target "capitalist elites and politicians."
  • FBI credited with stopping the "sick and twisted plan."
  • Vice President J.D. Vance attended the event.

    "A lot of people could have got hurt if these guys pulled this off. There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings."
    — Kevin Corr (03:57)

  • The arrest was aided by the 19-year-old primary suspect’s mother, who reported his behavior to authorities.
  • Ongoing investigation includes 23 additional suspects in online chats.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Donald Trump on Middle East Conflict:

  "Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody."
  — Donald Trump (01:25)

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Jake Clayton:

  "He has all the qualifications that are necessary...so I'm hopeful the Democrats will cooperate."
  — John Thune (03:03)

• Kevin Corr on White House Event Plot:

  "A lot of people could have got hurt if these guys pulled this off. There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings."
  — Kevin Corr (03:57)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 – Georgia primary: Trump-backed candidate results
• 00:51 – U.S.-Iran peace deal developments and Trump’s comments
• 01:41 – Delaware hospital shooting
• 02:23 – Fatal small plane crash in Texas
• 02:48 – Senate confirmation process for new Director of National Intelligence
• 03:29 – Foiled terror plot at White House UFC event
• 04:17 – End of news content

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Summary

This FOX News Radio update offers an urgent, national scope rundown of the top political, security, and breaking news stories that shaped the morning of June 17, 2026. From election intrigue and high-stakes diplomacy, to foiled attacks and leadership changes, the podcast keeps listeners informed on rapidly evolving headlines, peppered with direct commentary from newsmakers and authorities, reflecting the often dramatic tone of the early-morning news cycle.

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Voters split on Trump backed candidates in Georgia. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. It was a mixed bag for some of President Trump's picks in primary races Tuesday night. We have more from fox's Kevin Corr.

[Kevin Corr]

Congressman Mike Collins, who gets the W over Brian Kemp, backed former football coach Derek Dooley and the great state of Alabama. Trump endorsed Representative Barry Moore, won his runoff for the U.S. senate against former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. But that's not the case in the PG States gubernatorial contest where successful businessman Rick Jackson beat out Trump backed Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones. Meantime, here the nation's capital, former council member Kenyon McDuffie and progressive council member Democratic Socialist Janice Lewis George are in a very crowded field.

[Sue Guzman]

Still not a lot known about the U. S Iran peace deal that's set to be signed on Friday. We are getting worried of some details that could prove problematic though as we hear from fox's Alex Hogan.

[Alex Hogan]

Hezbollah releasing statement saying it believes that Iran will not sign a final deal until the IDF withdraws all of its troops from southern Lebanon. And Iran's foreign minister is commenting on this, saying that an end to the war includes an end to the occupation. Even President Trump called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more responsible about the conflict.

[Donald Trump]

Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody.

[Alex Hogan]

This deal has not official been released, raising a lot of questions and concerns as to what is exactly in the agreement.

[Sue Guzman]

At least one person is dead, another wounded after a shooting at a hospital in Delaware. Wilmington Police say a 23 year old man was taken into custody in Philadelphia. Wilmington hospital was locked down for a time that has since been lifted. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

A small plane carrying six people crashes into the middle of a highway in southern Texas, killing one person and leaving five people injured. Crews and bystanders rushing to the crash site to try to rescue those aboard the aircraft as it burst into flames. The plane going down on the Loop 20 highway near the Texas Mexico border. It could be a quick process today to confirm President Trump's new director of national intelligence.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

While some Democrats like Rhode Island Senator Jack Reid have questioned Jake Clayton's national security expertise. Virginia Senator Mark Warner expressed hope for a quick confirmation process. And the Democratic ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee backed Clayton as well. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday,

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he has all the qualifications that are necessary. He has the vision, the experience, the judgment, competence, all the things that you want in that position. And so I'm hopeful the Democrats will cooperate.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The president initially picked his Housing Finance Agency director, Bill Pulte, as DNI. Democrats reacted by refusing to extend FISA Section 702, which allows our intelligence agencies to spy on foreign targets without a warrant. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Five people under arrest with an alleged plan to attack the UFC Freedom250 event at the White House last weekend. The plot involved drone attacks and snipers that would have been used against attendees. Fox's Christina Coleman.

[Christina Coleman]

Arrests were made in California, Missouri, Ohio and Nebraska. One of the alleged motives was to target, quote, capitalist elites and politicians. Fortunately, the FBI stopped this sick and twisted plan. Vice President J.D. vance was in the crowd that night.

[Kevin Corr]

A lot of people could have got hurt if these guys pulled this off. There were 80,000 people and those are just innocent human beings.

[Christina Coleman]

Investigators say the mother of this 19 year old suspect who was arrested in connection to the plot called police and warned them of her son recent concerning behavior. That information assisted with the investigation. The feds are also looking at 23 people in online chat.

[Sue Guzman]

I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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