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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 06/24/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update focuses on significant political shifts following primary races in New York, international developments involving Iran and the U.S., a high-profile arson trial in Los Angeles, President Trump’s latest economic and legislative moves, and extreme weather in Europe. The broadcast delivers concise, fast-paced updates on top national and global stories.

Key Highlights & Discussion Points

1. Progressive Surge in NY Democratic Primaries

[00:02] Sue Guzman: Reports a “sharp turn to the left,” as progressive Democrats, including those endorsed by New York City socialist mayor, win key primary races, toppling longstanding incumbents.
[00:17] Brian Yanis: Details three major congressional victories for far-left candidates backed by Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani.
- Impact: “For Mamdani, it solidifies his power in the Democratic Party and underscores the fact that he imposed major losses to the Democratic Party's establishment in New York.”
- Notable Upset: Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus, is unseated by Darielisa Avila Chevalier (Mamdani-backed).
- Chevalier's Policies: Advocates abolishing ICE and prisons; opposes all deportations (“even for convicted murderers”), led anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

2. Election Results & Political Updates

[00:56] Sue Guzman:
- South Carolina: Attorney General Alan Wilson wins the GOP gubernatorial runoff, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evatt.
- Iran Nuclear Inspections: Iran denies U.S. VP J.D. Vance’s claim that nuclear inspectors will return; President Trump disputes Iran’s denial, asserting inspections will proceed.
[01:14] Unnamed Fox News Correspondent:
- Trump claims major progress after U.S. military action against Iran.
- Iran's president: Missile program “off the table” for discussion.
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) report killing two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.
- Sen. Marco Rubio signals further U.S. actions could come, pending negotiations.

3. U.S. Housing Policy & Nuclear Developments

[01:39] Sue Guzman:
- [01:39] Christina Coleman: UN nuclear agency plans to inspect Iran’s enrichment sites.
- President Trump poised to sign major housing affordability bill, aiming to increase housing supply and limit institutional investor purchases.

4. LA Wildfire Arson Trial

[02:23] Sue Guzman: Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of sparking the catastrophic Pacific Palisades fire.
[02:33] Kristen Goodwin:
- Defendant: Jonathan Rindernacht, accused of setting fire “fueled by rage against the rich” per interview cited by prosecutors.
- Defense: Argues fire may have been sparked by fireworks, claims Rindernacht tried to stop fire and is a scapegoat for LA Fire Dept. failings.
- Stakes: Rindernacht faces up to 45 years if convicted.
- Outcome: Fire killed 12, destroyed 7,000 structures.

5. President Trump—Manufacturing, Economy, & Legislative Push

[03:14] Sue Guzman: Trump visits Mack Truck facility in PA, highlights manufacturing revival.
[03:34] Nate Boyd:
- Trump tours Mack Defense plant after $47M military contract.
- Trump promises to protect and expand American jobs.
- “Affordability is only set to improve.”
[03:55] Sue Guzman: Notes recent polls showing most Americans disapprove of Trump’s economic policies.

6. Record European Heatwave

[03:55] Sue Guzman:
- France sees its hottest day ever; Eiffel Tower and Louvre restrict hours due to heat.
- Red warnings in Spain and UK; heatwave expected to persist.

Memorable Quotes

“For Mamdani, it solidifies his power in the Democratic Party and underscores the fact that he imposed major losses to the Democratic Party's establishment in New York.”
— Brian Yanis, [00:22]
“Chevalier wants to abolish ICE in prisons and says all deportations are wrong, even for convicted murderers.”
— Brian Yanis, [00:37]
“The president also says major progress has been made following the US Military's actions against Iran.”
— Unnamed Fox News Correspondent, [01:14]
“President Trump set to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill into law today aimed at increasing housing supply, limiting the ability of large institutional investors.”
— Sue Guzman, [01:42]

Timestamps for Key Segments

NY Democratic Primaries Shift Left: [00:02]–[00:56]
SC GOP Runoff & Iran Developments: [00:56]–[01:39]
UN Nuclear Inspections & Housing Bill: [01:39]–[02:00]
LA Wildfire Arson Trial: [02:23]–[03:14]
Trump’s Manufacturing Tour & Economy: [03:14]–[03:55]
Record European Heatwave: [03:55]–[04:20]

Tone & Style

The episode delivers reports with Fox News' signature urgency and matter-of-fact delivery, balancing hard politics with breaking international news and extreme weather. Quotes and statements retain the direct, punchy language of the broadcast team.

Useful Takeaways

Democratic Socialists are gaining power in NY, toppling party heavyweights.
Trump’s administration is locked in disputes and negotiations with Iran, with nuclear inspections a key sticking point.
A devastating wildfire trial nears verdict in LA—with high stakes for the accused.
Trump is pushing economic narratives tied to domestic manufacturing and affordability, but polling rates his performance poorly.
Europe faces historic heat, affecting iconic landmarks and public safety.

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[00:03]
Sue Guzman
A sharp turn to the left. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. Progressive Democrats backed by New York City socialist mayor winning their primary races Tuesday, including two who bested longtime Democratic incumbents. Fox's Brian Yanis.
[00:18]
Brian Yanis
That's three big wins in three congressional House primaries by far left candidates endorsed by Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani. For Mamdani, it solidifies his power in the Democratic Party and underscores the fact that he imposed major losses to the Democratic Party's establishment in New York. 13 Espaillat, the chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus loses his seat to Mamdani backed Democratic Socialist Darielisa Avila Chevalier. Chevalier wants to abolish ICE in prisons and says all deportations are wrong, even for convicted murderers. She led anti Israel protests in Columbia University.
[00:56]
Sue Guzman
In South Carolina, Attorney General Alan Wilson, the winner of the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evatt. Iran denying claims by Vice President J.D. vance that nuclear inspectors will be allowed back into the country. And President Trump is disputing Iran's claims, saying those inspections will happen.
[01:15]
Unnamed Fox News Correspondent
The president also says major progress has been made following the US Military's actions against Iran. Meantime, Iran's president says discussions about the regime's missiles program is off the table. Also, the IDF says it killed two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon who cross into the security zone. And Rubio went on to say that this is an issue that will be addressed at the appropriate time during these negotiations.
[01:39]
Sue Guzman
Fox's Christina Coleman, the head of UN's nuclear agency, signaled Wednesday that Iran's nuclear energy enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors. And President Trump set to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill into law today aimed at increasing housing supply, limiting the ability of large institutional investors. America's listening to FOX News.
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[02:24]
Sue Guzman
deliberation set to begin today and the trial of the man accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history. Fox's Kristen Goodwin is more prosecutors telling
[02:34]
Kristen Goodwin
the court Jonathan Rindernacht was fueled by rage against the rich when he set a fire in the Pacific Palisades on New Year's Day 2025, citing an interview he had with investigators and cell phone data. Defense attorneys again arguing fireworks could have sparked the fire, stressing Rinderknecht tried to stop it by calling 911 when he saw it break out and alleging he's a scapegoat for the LA Fire Department's failure to fully extinguish the initial inferno, which was put out but smoldered underground, reigniting days later amid high winds to become the Palisades fire. The 30 year old has pleaded not guilty to charges including destruction of property by means of fire. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to 45 years in federal prison. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News.
[03:15]
Sue Guzman
Twelve people were killed in the Palisades fire, which destroyed 7,000 structures. President Trump visiting a Mack Truck facility in Pennsylvania yesterday as both parties race to see who will control Congress after the midterms. President President Touting the economy and falling oil prices incited the manufacturing revival under his leadership. Fox's Nate Boyd.
[03:35]
Nate Boyd
Before taking the stage, Trump toured the Mack truck facility. This is after Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, just received a $47 million contract to continue making dump trucks for the military. Today, Trump promised to continue producing and protecting American jobs. And he says affordability is only set to improve.
[03:56]
Sue Guzman
And recent polls find the majority of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the economy. And a heat wave in parts of Europe with France reporting its hottest day ever, prompting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum to restrict hours. Forecasters say the heat is expected to stick around through the weekend. Red alerts have also been issued in Spain and the United Kingdom. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.
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