4PM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

Host: Kathleen Maloney, FOX News Podcasts
Date: June 14, 2026

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Episode Overview

This broadcast provides a concise roundup of breaking national and international news stories, focusing on ongoing US-Iran deal negotiations amid Middle Eastern tensions, preparations for the upcoming G7 summit, domestic legal news regarding the Carmelo Anthony trial, a tragic plane crash in Missouri, and severe weather warnings impacting over 100 million Americans.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US–Iran Deal & Middle East Tensions

Timestamps: 00:03 – 01:46

• Summary:
  President Trump and US officials anticipate a deal with Iran being electronically signed today, which may lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US blockade. Heightened tension follows after Israel's strike on a Hezbollah target—prompting threats of retaliation from Iran.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Only verify. It’ll be a throttle set by the United States through our negotiators with the military and strength as the guarantor of this. If Iran does not want to comply, then they can deal with the War Department again.”
    – Pete Hexseth, Secretary of War [00:36]
  • “Even as a deal would mean the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the US Blockade would be lifted, the American military posture in the region remains.”
    – Jessica Rosenthal [00:47]

• Additional Context:

  • The deal is expected to be signed digitally—“The two sides will not be in person together in one room.” [01:07]
  • Upon signing, the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately opened to all, toll-free, followed by demining operations.
    – Unnamed Fox News Correspondent [01:07–01:46]
  • President Trump stated in a tele rally that he “has ended another war.” [01:46]

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2. G7 Summit Security Preparations

Timestamps: 00:58 – 01:59

• Summary:
  High-level security is being implemented in Switzerland and France ahead of the G7 summit. The expected US-Iran agreement is poised to influence the summit’s atmosphere and focus.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Preparations are underway in Switzerland and France for the G7 summit, which starts tomorrow. This coming as the US and Iran may be near that agreement.”
    – Kathleen Maloney [00:58]

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3. Carmelo Anthony Trial and Judge's Ruling

Timestamps: 02:16 – 03:04

• Summary:
  Controversy surrounds the Carmelo Anthony trial due to Judge John Roach Jr.'s decision to ban cameras and live streaming. He defends his position, emphasizing the integrity of the judicial process over public or media opinion.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “My primary goal in every case is to make sure the defendant and the prosecution gets a fair trial, period. I know I made people mad, but I’m not here to make them happy either.”
    – Judge John Roach Jr. [02:22]
  • Despite media restrictions, the judge maintains the public was well-informed about the proceedings.

• Additional Context:

  • Carmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years after a quick jury verdict. [02:22–03:04]

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4. Missouri Plane Crash

Timestamps: 03:04 – 03:32

• Summary:
  A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri. All 12 on board perished. The FAA is investigating; causes are unknown.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Authorities say none of the 12 people on board survived. 11 of them are reportedly skydivers. The 12th is the pilot.”
    – Kathleen Maloney [03:04]

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5. Severe Weather Threatens Eastern US

Timestamps: 03:32 – 04:05

• Summary:
  Over 100 million people along the East Coast face severe weather threats, with heavy thunderstorms and damaging winds forecasted along the I-95 corridor, coinciding with World Cup matches and high travel volume.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Severe thunderstorms break out along the east coast from New York all the way down the I95 corridor. More than 70 million Americans under that level, two out of five risk and another 30 million under the level one.”
    – Haley Meyer [03:32]
  • “It is a weekend, so that is going to be a bit of an issue. And it will come in two ways… more discrete storms in the warm sector…and then the cold front will be that final blow of damaging wind.”
    – Haley Meyer [03:32–04:05]

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Memorable Moments

• Pete Hexseth on Iran Deal Enforcement:
  Strongly emphasizing “verify, not trust,” and military strength as a guarantor [00:36].
• Judge Roach on Courtroom Cameras:
  Candid defense for barring cameras: “I’m not here to make [people] happy either.” [02:22]
• Plane Crash Tragedy:
  The weight of reporting a full loss of life in a skydiving accident, underscored by Kathleen Maloney’s solemn delivery [03:04].

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Iran Deal Developments and Middle East Tensions
• 00:58 – G7 Summit Preparations & Security
• 02:16 – Carmelo Anthony Trial Judge Interview
• 03:04 – Missouri Plane Crash Report
• 03:32 – East Coast Severe Weather Outlook

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This concise but information-packed update captures the sweeping range of top stories shaping world and US events in mid-June 2026, with authoritative sourcing and up-to-the-minute reporting.

Transcript

[Kathleen Maloney]

Deal or no deal. I'm Kathleen Maloney, Fox News. The president says a deal with Iran is close. But after Israel struck a Hezbollah target in Lebanon, Iranian officials say they are sending a strong response to Israel.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

President Trump and US Officials say they expect a deal with Iran to be electronically signed today, which would trigger a final stage of negotiations. But the head of the Iranian parliament's national security Committee said a strong response is coming to Israel. And Iran's joint military command said their finger remained on the trig. Secretary of War Pete Hexseth told CBS Face the Nation there's no trust here.

[Pete Hexseth]

Only verify it'll be a throttle set by the United States through our negotiators with the military and strength as the guarantor of this. If Iran does not want to comply, then they can deal with the War

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Department again, he said Even as a deal would mean the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the US Blockade would be lifted, the American military posture in the region remains. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Preparations are underway

[Kathleen Maloney]

in Switzerland and France for the G7 summit, which starts tomorrow. This coming as the US and Iran may be near that agreement ahead of the G7 summit.

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

We still do not know exactly what time this deal between Iran and the US Will be signed, but we do know from the president it is scheduled to happen sometime today. And we also know now that it will happen electronically, digitally. The two sides will not be in person together in one room. The president on Truth Social saying that as soon as it signed that the Strait of Hormuz would open to all immediately. We are told this will be without tolls and then the US Blockade will be lifted, followed by the demining of the Strait of Hormuz. Friday night, the president told supporters in a tele rally that he has ended another war.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Aisha Hosny French and Swiss authorities are implementing extensive security measures in advance of the G7 summit. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Kathleen Maloney]

The judge in the Carmelo Anthony trial is speaking out about a controversial decision he made.

[Madison Scarpino]

One of the most controversial parts was in fact the judge's order to ban cameras from the courtroom, but he is standing by that decision. In an interview with a local Dallas station. Collin County Judge John Jr says barring cameras and live streaming from Anthony's trial was necessary, saying in part, quote, I'll tell you why my primary goal in every case is to make sure the defendant and the prosecution gets a fair trial, period. And he goes on to say, I know I made people mad, but I'm not here to make them happy either. As many of our viewers know, Carmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years last week after the jury quickly found him guilty. Judge Roach says the media's right to know about the trial is extremely important, but he does believe the public knew what was going on.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Madison Scarpino reporting. A plane has crashed in Missouri near the Butler Memorial Airport, roughly 65 miles south of Kansas City. Authorities say none of the 12 people on board survived. 11 of them are reportedly skydivers. The 12th is the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration is on the scene. No word yet, though, on the cause of that crash. More than 100 million Americans in the eastern US are facing the threat of severe weather today.

[Haley Meyer]

Severe thunderstorms break out along the east coast from New York all the way down the I95 corridor corridor. More than 70 million Americans under that level, two out of five risk and another 30 million under the level one. That two out of five is expansive, extends from the capital of New York all the way down through Atlanta, Georgia. And so we've got a lot going on, World cup matches, a lot of travel probably happening. It is a weekend, so that is going to be a bit of an issue. And it will come in two ways. We've got one round of thunderstorms, more discrete storms in the warm sector of this area of low pressure in this cold front. And then the cold front will be that final blow of damaging wind.

[Kathleen Maloney]

FOX Weather's Haley Meyer with that update. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.