4PM ET 06/09/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 06/09/2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers breaking headlines and key developments in national and international news. The main stories include a high-profile murder conviction of a Texas teenager, escalating US-Iran tensions after a military incident, DOJ decisions on the death penalty in a prominent Minnesota case, primary elections across four states, and a unique twist in Alaska's Senate race.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Quick Murder Verdict in Texas: Carmelo Anthony Found Guilty

[00:02] The top story is the Texas jury conviction of 19-year-old Carmelo Anthony for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalfe during a high school track meet in 2025. Anthony claimed self-defense, which the jury ultimately did not accept.
Brooke Taylor (reporting from Collin County Courthouse):
- Outlined that the confrontation began over tent access at the meet:
  
  "One of the teens told Carmelo Anthony he wasn't supposed to be in that tent. He wasn't where he belongs. And that's where this confrontation started." [00:22]
- Witnesses gave conflicting evidence over whether Metcalfe's push justified Anthony's use of deadly force.
- The judge had permitted a lesser charge of manslaughter for consideration, but the murder verdict was reached after only a few hours of deliberation.
- Anthony now awaits sentencing and could face life in prison; a gag order remains in place until sentencing is completed.

2. US Army Helicopter Shot Down Near Oman

[01:20] In international news, a US Army helicopter was shot down by what the Pentagon says was an Iranian drone while patrolling regional waters.
- Despite the shootdown, the two US crew members survived and were rescued by a Navy sea drone two hours after the incident.
- President Trump declared that the killing of any US servicemember would be a "red line" potentially re-triggering war with Iran.
- An investigation is underway to determine if the downing was intentional.
- Max Gordon (Fox’s correspondent in Dubai) provides field updates.

3. Wall Street Update

[01:46 & 03:54] The Dow closed 84–86 points higher; S&P 500 fell 19 points; Nasdaq dropped 250 points but remained above session lows.

4. DOJ Will Not Seek Death Penalty in Minnesota Lawmaker Murders

[02:16] The Department of Justice announced it will not seek the death penalty against Vance Belter, accused of killing Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring others.
- The DOJ cited that justice for the victims is a priority, but the death penalty was not deemed applicable.
- Minnesota state law also does not authorize capital punishment.
- Jeff Manasso (Fox):
  
  "As far as state charges against Belter, Minnesota is also not a death penalty state." [02:52]

5. Primary Election Day in Four States

[02:52] Primaries are in progress for House, Senate, and governor races in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota. The Maine Senate race is singled out for national attention.

6. Alaska Senate Race Confusion: Two 'Dan Sullivans'

[03:13] Alaska faces a unique Senate race with incumbent Republican Dan S. Sullivan and newcomer Dan J. Sullivan both running as Republicans.
- Concerns raised by GOP members over potential voter confusion.
- Alaska’s nonpartisan primary allows the top four candidates to advance, so vote splitting may boost Democratic challenger, ex-Rep. Mary Peltola.
- Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced an investigation into whether the new candidate's filing was done in good faith:
  
  "The people of Alaska deserve a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure that the election is carried out properly and without deception." [03:38]
- New candidate Dan J. Sullivan denies his run is a sham.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Brooke Taylor on track meet confrontation:

"Prosecutors say this is a case about two teens. They didn't know each other. They were student athletes at a track race... and that's where this confrontation started." [00:22]
Pentagon report on helicopter downing:

"An Iranian drone shot down the helicopter as it patrolled regional waters. Still, it's unclear if the drone meant to shoot down the helicopter and an investigation has been launched." [01:20]
President Trump's warning:

"President Trump said earlier that the killing of any US Servicemember would be a red line that would restart the war with Iran." [01:36]
Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom on Alaska election investigation:

"The people of Alaska deserve a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure that the election is carried out properly and without deception." [03:38]

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:02 – Texas murder conviction update
00:22 – Details of trial and confrontation (Brooke Taylor)
00:54 – Jury verdict, possible sentencing, and gag order
01:20 – US helicopter shot down by Iranian drone (Pentagon, President Trump)
01:46 – Wall Street update
02:16 – DOJ decision on death penalty in Minnesota case
02:52 – Primary elections in four states (Maine, SC, NV, ND)
03:13 – Alaska GOP Senate race confusion; investigation into candidacy
03:54 – Final stock market recap

Summary

This concise newscast covers pressing legal, political, and foreign policy events shaping the headlines on June 9, 2026. From courtroom drama and international tension with Iran to electoral intrigue in Alaska, the episode spotlights America’s diverse and rapidly evolving news landscape.

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[00:02]
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This is a FOX News alert. A quick verdict in Texas on Lisa Brady. A jury just convicting 19 year old Carmelo Anthony of murder for the deadly stabbing of 17 year old Austin Metcalfe at a high school track meet last year. Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalfe during a confrontation but was claiming self defense. Fox's Brooke Taylor is at the Collin county courthouse in McKinney.
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Prosecutors say this is a case about two teens. They didn't know each other. They were student athletes at a track race. One of the teens told Carmelo Anthony he wasn't supposed to be in that tent. He wasn't where he belongs. And that's where this confrontation started. Prosecutors say that Metcalf did sort of shove and push him. We've heard witnesses describe that in all different ways. And the defense argues that that was enough for Carmelo Anthony to defend himself and stab him in the chest.
[00:55]
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Prosecutors argued the deadly force was not warranted. The judge did allow the jury to consider a lesser manslaughter count. But after only a few hours of deliberations, the ju jury has found Anthony guilty of murder. He could face life in prison. The same jury will now move on to the sentencing phase. For now, the judge is keeping a gag order in place until after sentencing. President Trump says the US Must respond to the downing of a US army helicopter off the coast of Oman.
[01:21]
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Officials at the Pentagon tell Fox News that an Iranian drone shot down the helicopter as it patrolled regional waters. Still, it's unclear if the drone meant to shoot down the helicopter and an investigation has been launched. President Trump said earlier that the killing of any US Servicemember would be a red line that would restart the war with Iran. In this case, the two crew members of the helicopter survived and are in stable condition, picked up by a Navy sea drone about two hours after the crash.
[01:47]
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Fox's Max Gordon in Dubai. An early plunge but a mixed finish on Wall street. The Dow up 84 points at the Bell, the S and P and the NASDAQ in the red. America is listening to FOX News News.
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[02:16]
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The death penalty is off the table for a man accused of gunning down state lawmakers in Minnesota.
[02:21]
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The Department of Justice says it will not seek the death penalty against Vance Belter, who's accused of shooting and killing Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in their home last June, as well as shooting and injuring state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. On the same day, prosecutors alleged that Belter attempted to attack two other lawmakers. The DOJ saying while bringing justice to victims is a priority, that the death penalty in this case is not applicable. As far as state charges against Belter, Minnesota is also not a death penalty state.
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Fox's Jeff Manasso it's primary day in four states deciding candidates for the House, Senate and governor, or a combination of those. A Senate race in Maine, the most closely watched, with voting also underway in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota. Officials in Alaska are investigating a Republican challenger who has the same name as the Republican senator he's hoping to to unseat Dan Sullivan.
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Incumbent GOP senator of Alaska Dan S. Sullivan is up for re election, but also running as a Republican is new candidate Dan J. Sullivan. Alaska has a nonpartisan primary in August. The top four vote getters will advance to November, but Republicans are sharing fears the nearly identical names will confuse voters and give a boost to Democratic Senate challenger former Representative Mary Peltola. Alaska lieutenant governor Nancy Dahlstrom revealing the state's Division of Elections is investigating whether the new Sullivan' was filed in good faith, saying in a statement, the people of Alaska deserve a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure that the election is carried out properly and without deception.
[03:54]
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Fox's Christian Goodwin the new Sullivan tells the Associated Press running was his choice and is not a sham. Recapping stocks, the Dow finishing higher up 86 points, but the S&P down 19. The Nasdaq down 250 points, but that is well off. Session lows and Lisa Brady, Fox News.