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Fox News Hourly Update: 4AM ET 06/25/2026 — Detailed Summary

Episode Theme

This early morning newscast, anchored by Sue Guzman, delivers concise updates on major national and international developments for June 25, 2026. The episode covers U.S. aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, President Trump’s participation in the opening of the Great American State Fair, legislative battles in Washington over foreign policy and voter laws, new U.S. military vaccination mandates, and developments in a Kansas City crime story. The episode’s tone remains urgent, patriotic, and direct, in keeping with Fox News’ signature style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Responds to Venezuelan Earthquakes

[00:02] Sue Guzman reports the U.S. is deploying search teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid to Venezuela after two massive earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck Caracas—the most severe in 125 years.
Casualties:
- Delsey Rodriguez, Acting Venezuelan President, reports at least 32 people dead, 700 injured, with numbers expected to rise.
Official Statements:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump both assert strong U.S. readiness to assist.
- Guzman cites President Trump’s Truth Social post:
  
  "The U.S. Stands ready, willing and able to help."
  (Sue Guzman, 00:29)

2. President Trump Opens the Great American State Fair

[00:50] Coverage includes Lee Greenwood’s live rendition of “Proud to Be an American” and a military flyover on the National Mall.
President Trump celebrates upcoming U.S. semiquincentennial:

"Ten days from now, our country will celebrate one of the most monumental milestones in human history. We will mark 250 years of glorious American freedom."
(President Trump, 01:08)
The fair will feature state and territorial exhibits, live concerts, and military performances—open to the public Thursday.
Kevin Yuretzky summarizes event details.

3. Senate Republicans Defeat War Powers Act Vote

[01:33] Senate Republicans reverse course, defeating the War Powers Act in a new vote.
Context: President Trump criticized previous approval, arguing it hindered peace negotiations with Iran.
Trump emphasizes party unity after the vote:

"I think we had a really great meeting and we're very proud of the party. We like our leader. We like everybody."
(President Trump, 01:49)
The report frames Republicans as rallying behind Trump in foreign policy disputes.

4. President Trump Withholds Support for Bipartisan Housing Bill

[02:32] Chad Pergrim (Capitol Hill) details President Trump's sudden decision not to sign a bipartisan bill lowering housing costs, insisting that the Save America Act be prioritized.
Republican Priorities:
- Pergrim notes Republicans campaigned on affordability, but pulling the bill may undercut that message.
Related Judicial Ruling:
- A federal judge has permanently blocked most federal voter ID laws, including proof of citizenship requirements.

5. Save America Act and Voting Rights Concerns

[03:13] Guzman explains the Save America Act would require all states to submit voter rolls to the federal government.
Voting Rights Groups’ Concerns:
- Warn millions of legitimate voters could be disenfranchised if the Act passes.

6. Pentagon Reinstates Mandatory Flu Shots for Military Recruits

[03:13] The Pentagon responds to a weeks-long flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base affecting over 300 trainees by making flu shots mandatory again.
Previously, only 40% of new recruits accepted the vaccine voluntarily.

7. Kansas City Shooting Suspect Possibly Found Dead

[03:49] Grinnell Scott reports police may have located the corpse of Oscar Sanchez Munoz, suspected in multiple car shootings and one death.
The body was found in a burned-out house with clothing matching Munoz’s description; arson possibly linked to the suspect.

"The manhunt that ensued after the shootings caused safety concerns in and around Kansas City, which has welcomed foreign tourists as a World Cup venue."
(Grinnell Scott, 04:16)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump’s patriotic pledge at the fair’s opening:

"Ten days from now, our country will celebrate one of the most monumental milestones in human history. We will mark 250 years of glorious American freedom."
(01:08)
On party unity after Senate meeting:

"I think we had a really great meeting and we're very proud of the party. We like our leader. We like everybody."
(President Trump, 01:49)

Important Timestamps

| Time | Segment Overview | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | U.S. aid to Venezuela after major earthquakes | | 00:50 | Recap of Great American State Fair featuring Trump | | 01:33 | Senate GOP defeats War Powers Act after Trump’s push | | 02:32 | Trump pulls support from bipartisan housing bill | | 03:13 | Save America Act and federal judge on voter ID laws | | 03:13 | Pentagon makes flu shots mandatory for recruits | | 03:49 | Kansas City shooting suspect possibly found dead |

Summary Flow & Tone

This Fox News update maintains an urgent, information-dense format, delivering breaking global and domestic news primarily through direct reporting, official statements, and succinct context. Quotes from President Trump and coverage of major events reinforce a tone of national resolve and patriotism while capturing the political stakes in domestic policy discussions.

This summary omits advertisements and promotional segments, focusing exclusively on the core news content.

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[00:03]
Sue Guzman
US Offering assistance. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is deploying search teams, medical resources and humanitarian aid. Venezuela after it was hit with two powerful back to back earthquakes centered in Caracas Wednesday night, the strongest there in 125 years. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes collapsing buildings and sending hundreds of people fleeing into the streets. Acting Venezuela President Delsey Rodriguez says at least 32 people are dead, 700 injured. Those numbers expected to rise. President Trump posting on Truth Social saying the US Stands ready, willing and able to help the president helped to kick off the Great American State Fair Wednesday night. More from fox's Kevin Yuretzky.
[00:51]
Lee Greenwood
Proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
[00:59]
Kevin Yuretzky
With a live performance from Lee Greenwood and a military flyover, President Trump took the stage to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
[01:08]
President Trump
Ten days from now, our country will celebrate one of the most monumental milestones in human history. We will mark 250 years of glorious American freedom.
[01:21]
Kevin Yuretzky
The fair will feature exhibits representing all 50 states and six territories and showcase live concerts and military performances. It opens to the public Thursday. Kevin Yoretsky, FOX News.
[01:33]
Sue Guzman
Senate Republicans holding a new vote on the War Powers Act Wednesday night, defeating it this time. The new vote coming after President Trump lasted them Wednesday, saying earlier approval of the War Powers act was hurting the administration's peace negotiations with Iran. After the meeting, the president projected party unity.
[01:49]
President Trump
I think we had a really great meeting and we're very proud of the party. We like our leader. We like everybody.
[01:57]
Sue Guzman
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[02:32]
Sue Guzman
President Trump met with Senate Republicans Wednesday after abruptly deciding he will not sign a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of housing. Fox's Chad Pergrim with more from Capitol Hill.
[02:44]
Chad Pergrim
His immediate decision to sign this housing bill. They were going to do this at the Capitol. Then he was going to meet with these Senate Republicans. And the reason is that he said we have to pass the Save America act first. They don't seem to have the votes to do that. And that's going to be an issue of contention Republicans are trying to campaign on affordability. Pulling back on the housing bill may undercut those efforts now. This also comes as a federal judge has permanently banned the Trump administration from implementing most federal voter ID laws, including the proof of citizenship.
[03:13]
Sue Guzman
The Save America act would require all states to turn over their voter rolls to the federal government. Voting rights groups warn that millions of legitimate American voters could be disenfranchised. Pentagon has made flu shots mandatory once again for all recruits at boot camp comes amid a growing weeks long flu outbreak at the US Air Force's boot camp at Lachlan Air Force Base that has sickened more than 300 people. Only 40% of new trainees moving through the boot camp reportedly opted to receive the shot once it became optional. Kansas City police say they may have located the body of a shooting suspect who eluded them for more than a week.
[03:50]
Grinnell Scott
Oscar Sanchez Munoz is believed to have fired a gun into several cars last week. Police say five people were shot by the suspect. One of them died. The body was found in the basement of a burned out home with clothing similar to what Munoz was wearing at the time of the shootings. Police say it may have been Munoz who started that fire, but a cause has not been confirmed. The manhunt that ensued after the shootings caused safety concerns in and around Kansas City, which has welcomed foreign tourists as a World cup venue. Grinnell Scott, FOX News I'm Sue Guzman.
[04:27]
Sue Guzman
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