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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 4AM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast
Host: Ted Lindner (with field reports from Lucas Tomlinson, Jared Halpern, Jessica Rosenthal, and Jonathan Savage)
Aired: June 23, 2026

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers succinct coverage of the latest national and international headlines. Major topics include the aftermath of US-Iran negotiations, British political leadership changes, pharmaceutical recalls, the US primary elections, President Trump’s manufacturing tour, and a food recall alert.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Diplomacy in Switzerland

[00:03–00:53]

Diplomatic Talks: President Trump announces continued US control over the Strait of Hormuz following high-stakes negotiations with Iran in Switzerland.
Sanction Relief Prospects:
- President Trump hints at potential economic benefits for Americans if Iran complies with a newly crafted memorandum of understanding.
  - Lucas Tomlinson: “President Trump says Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions if Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding.” [00:14]
- Funds unfrozen from Iran will be utilized specifically to buy food, exclusively from US farmers.
  - Quote: “Money that's being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food is going to be bought exclusively through the United States from our farmers.” [00:22, Chevron Advertiser — contextually, this is part of the news, not an ad in this segment]
Progress in Inspections:
- VP J.D. Vance is optimistic after marathon negotiations, highlighting Iran’s agreement to re-admit IAEA inspectors.
  - Jared Halpern: “The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.” [00:38]
Skepticism & Disputes:
- Iranian state media, controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, disputes US claims about inspection agreements.
  - Lucas Tomlinson: “Iranian state media, controlled by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard, is disputing Vance's assertion, calling it false.” [00:46]
- Critics question whether Iran’s nuclear capabilities have truly been curtailed, though the White House maintains a positive outlook.

2. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation

[01:08–01:44]

Transition of Leadership:
- Keir Starmer will stay on as prime minister until the Labour Party selects a new leader.
- Nominations for Labour leadership open July 9 and close a week later; a contested race means a summer vote by party members.
Front-runner:
- Andy Burnham, recently elected to Parliament, is the favorite to succeed Starmer.
Political Analysis:
- Jonathan Savage: “This was his plan all along, leaving his job as mayor of Manchester in order to force his way into Downing street in London.” [01:25]

3. Pharmaceutical Recall: Chlorthalidon Tablets

[01:44–02:00]

Recall Details:
- Over 11,000 bottles of 25mg chlorthalidon tablets, made in India, are voluntarily recalled due to failing dissolution tests at the correct dosage.

4. US Election Primaries and Runoffs

[02:31–03:18]

States Involved:
- Primary day in Maryland, Utah, New York, and runoff day in South Carolina.
Key Contests:
- South Carolina:
  - Lt. Gov. Pamela Yvette (nearly 29% in the primary) vs. Attorney General Alan Wilson in a runoff.
    - President Trump, initially endorsing Yvette, now backs both, stating, “he can’t hurt one of them by only endorsing the other.” [02:53, Paraphrased from Jessica Rosenthal]
- Congressional runoffs in SC’s 1st District:
  - Jenny Costa Honeycutt vs. Mark Smith (GOP);
  - Mac Deford vs. Ret. Vice Admiral Nancy Corps (Dem), with background on Corps’ firing by the Secretary of War.
Jessica Rosenthal wraps up with:
- “Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.” [03:17]

5. President Trump’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tour

[03:18–04:03]

Visit to Lehigh Valley:
- Trump to visit Mack Trucks’ massive factory, which supplies Class 8 trucks for North America.
Economic Agenda:
- Trump touts his tariff policies as boosting US manufacturing and encouraging automotive investment.
Key Economic Concerns:
- Despite focus on jobs, polls indicate most Americans are dissatisfied with Trump’s economic leadership, especially on cost of living and affordability.
  - Jared Halpern: “Affordability and the cost of living have emerged as top issues for voters ahead of the midterm elections, with polls showing most Americans are dissatisfied with President Trump's handling of the economy.” [03:39]

6. Walmart Great Value Hawaiian Rolls Recall

[04:03–04:28]

Food Safety Alert:
- Great Value Hawaiian Rolls (4-pack) recalled after an oily and sticky substance found inside packaging.
- Product was never sold to customers but distributed in 26 states, including NY, TX, and FL.
  - Ted Lindner: “The FDA did not specify what the substance was. The product was never sold to customers, but was distributed in 26 states...” [04:15]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Ted Lindner:
- Opening & Structure: “Talks continue. I’m Ted Lindner. FOX News.” [00:03]
- “Some critics are skeptical Iran's nuclear capabilities have actually been stripped away. But the White House remains optimistic.” [00:53]
- On manufacturing: “President Trump heading to Pennsylvania today to highlight American manufacturing.” [03:18]
Lucas Tomlinson:
- “Vice President President J.D. Vance expressing optimism after negotiating with an Iranian delegation for 18 hours...” [00:31]
Jared Halpern:
- “The president will visit the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania...” [03:27]
Jessica Rosenthal:
- “Earlier this month, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette came out ahead with nearly 29% of the vote...” [02:38]
Jonathan Savage:
- “Keir Starmer will remain in number 10 Downing street until his Labour Party chooses a new leader...” [01:08]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03–00:53 | US-Iran Diplomacy and Nuclear Agreement | | 01:08–01:44 | UK Labour Party Leadership Transition | | 01:44–02:00 | Pharmaceutical Recall | | 02:31–03:18 | Primary Elections and Runoffs (MD, UT, NY, SC) | | 03:18–04:03 | Trump’s Manufacturing Tour & Economic Polling | | 04:03–04:28 | Recall: Great Value Hawaiian Rolls (Walmart) |

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers key news from US foreign policy breakthroughs and UK politics, to pressing domestic concerns—including economic challenges, primary elections, and consumer safety alerts. The coverage is concise, fast-paced, and focused on immediate national relevance, with on-the-ground reporting and direct insights from multiple reporters.

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[00:03]
Ted Lindner
Talks continue. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News. President Trump says the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz's talks between the US And Iran wrapped up in Switzerland. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson with more.
[00:14]
Lucas Tomlinson
President Trump says Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions if Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding.
[00:22]
Chevron Advertiser
Money that's being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food is going to be bought exclusively through the United States from our farmers.
[00:31]
Lucas Tomlinson
Vice President President J.D. vance expressing optimism after negotiating with an Iranian delegation for 18 hours in Switzerland.
[00:39]
Jared Halpern
The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.
[00:46]
Lucas Tomlinson
Iranian state media, controlled by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard, is disputing Vance's assertion, calling it false.
[00:53]
Ted Lindner
Some critics are skeptical Iran's nuclear capabilities have actually been stripped away. But the White House remains optimistic. The race is on to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation over the weekend. Fox's Jonathan Savage has more from London.
[01:09]
Lucas Tomlinson
Keir Starmer will remain in number 10 Downing street until his labour Party chooses a new leader. Nominations open on July 9 and close one week after that. If there's more than one name in the ring, Labour members will vote over the summer. If there's only one candidate, that man or woman will automatically get the job. The favorite is Andy Burnham, sworn into Parliament just hours after Starmer's resignation speech, having won a special election last Thursday. This was his plan all along, leaving his job as mayor of Manchester in order to force his way into Downing street in London. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.
[01:45]
Ted Lindner
And more than 11,000 bottles of 25 milligram chlorthalidon tablets are being voluntarily recalled because testing found they failed to dissolve at the proper dosage level. They were manufactured in India. America's listening to FOX news.
[02:00]
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[02:31]
Ted Lindner
it's primary day in Maryland, Utah, New York and primary runoff day in South Carolina. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal with more.
[02:38]
Jessica Rosenthal
Earlier this month, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette came out ahead with nearly 29% of the vote, a few points ahead of Attorney General Alan Wilson. Now the two will face each other in a runoff. While President Trump endorsed event before the primary, he's now endorsing both Yvette and Wilson in the runoff, writing in a recent Truth Social post, he can't hurt one of them by only endorsing the other. There are congressional race runoffs as well, including in Nancy Mace's first District. Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt is up against State Representative Mark Smith. On the Democratic side, Coast Guard veteran Mac Deford faces retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Corps, who was fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, as chief of the Navy Reserve. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.
[03:19]
Ted Lindner
President Trump heading to Pennsylvania today to highlight American manufacturing. And he'll be in the Lehigh Valley. Fox's Jared Halpern with more from the White House.
[03:27]
Jared Halpern
The president will visit the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The 1.7 million square foot facility assembles all Class 8 Mack trucks for the North American market, according to the company. President Trump says American manufacturing is benefiting from his tar policy, forcing more automotive companies to open US Plants. Affordability and the cost of living have emerged as top issues for voters ahead of the midterm elections, with polls showing most Americans are dissatisfied with President Trump's handling of the economy. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.
[04:03]
Ted Lindner
And a popular bakery item sold at Walmart being recalled. The four packs of Great Value Hawaiian Rolls recalled after the manufacturer discovered an oily and sticky substance on the inside of the product's finished packaging. The FDA did not specify what the substance was. The product was never sold to customers, but was distributed in 26 states, including New York, Texas and Florida. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.
[04:29]
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