4PM ET 06/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET, June 28, 2026

Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers urgent international conflict between the U.S. and Iran in the Persian Gulf, domestic economic relief with falling gas prices, disaster response in Venezuela, controversy over federal legislative priorities, extreme heat in Europe, wildfires in the American West, and developments in Texas politics ahead of the midterms.

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Key News & Discussion Points

1. Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions in the Persian Gulf

• U.S. Airstrikes:
  • The U.S. conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran after the IRGC (Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps) targeted another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • U.S. Central Command reports that surveillance sites, storage facilities, and radar systems were targeted.
• Presidential Statement:
  • President Trump announced on Truth Social that the strikes targeted missile/drone storage locations and coastal radar sites in response to violations of the ceasefire agreement.
  • Notable quote:

    “Again, it is very possible that they will never learn… There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist now.”
    – (President Trump, 00:29)

• Iranian Response:
  • Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.

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2. Relief at the Pump: Gas Prices Falling Ahead of July 4th

• Significant Decline:
  • Gasoline prices dropped by 23 cents on average over the past two weeks, now sitting at $4.01/gallon for regular, a 58-cent decrease over five weeks.
  • Quote from industry analyst Trilby Lundberg:

    “We have another big drop in the price of gasoline in the past two weeks. Regular grade at retail is down 23 cents, the new price is $4.01, and in five weeks it's down 58 cents.” (Trilby Lundberg, 01:02)

• Positive Impact:
  • The declining prices are welcome news for holiday travelers.

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3. Disaster in Venezuela: U.S. Rescue Operations After Earthquakes

• Rising Death Toll:
  • Consecutive earthquakes in Venezuela have resulted in high casualties.
• U.S. Aid Efforts:
  • The United States has sent over 300 search and rescue professionals, equipped with 200,000 pounds of specialized gear and canine units.
  • Quote from John Barrett, U.S. diplomat in Caracas:

    “We have four city and local county response teams, search and rescue professionals. These guys pros. We got over 300 of them from around the United States. They brought 200,000 or 200,000 pounds of very specialized gear and canine dogs on the scene. And that is our number one focus right now is saving lives.” (John Barrett, 01:29)

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4. Legislative Impasse: Housing Bill Halted for Voter Reform

• Trump's Stance:
  • President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing bill unless his priority “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE America Act) passes first.
• Senate Reactions:
  • Senator Chris Murphy (D):

    “Trying to push a mythology that our elections aren't secure, are rigged. That's not true.” (Senator Chris Murphy, 02:58)

  • Senator Roger Marshall (R):

    “We need an election that [is] trustworthy, and right now some Americans don't feel it is.” (Senator Roger Marshall, 03:08)

• Next Steps:
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring the housing bill back to the president this week.

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5. Fires and Heatwaves: U.S. West and Europe in Crisis

• Wildfires:
  • Three firefighters have died and two more are injured battling blazes on the Colorado–Utah border. The Cottonwood Fire spans 144 square miles.
• Europe’s Heat Emergency:
  • France recorded 1,000 additional deaths during a historic heatwave.
  • Berlin saw three consecutive days of temperature records; one city reached 107°F.
  • Wildfires ignited in Germany, with Berlin police using water cannons to cool crowds.

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6. Texas Politics: Tight Senate Race and Upcoming Midterms

• State Convention:
  • Texas Democrats are gathered in Corpus Christi ahead of the midterms.
• Closely Watched Races:
  • James Talarico (D) and Ken Paxton (R) are in a tight Senate contest.
• Governor Abbott’s Remarks:
  • Governor Greg Abbott criticized Democrats’ platform:

    “What Talarico stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.” (Governor Abbott, 04:13)

• Trump’s Plans:
  • President Trump will campaign for Paxton in Texas.

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump:
  "There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist now." (00:29)
• Trilby Lundberg (Gas Prices):
  "Regular grade at retail is down 23 cents, the new price is $4.01, and in five weeks it's down 58 cents." (01:02)
• John Barrett (Venezuela Rescue):
  "We got over 300 of them from around the United States. They brought 200,000 pounds of very specialized gear and canine dogs on the scene. That is our number one focus right now is saving lives." (01:29)
• Sen. Chris Murphy:
  "Trying to push a mythology that our elections aren't secure, are rigged. That's not true." (02:58)
• Sen. Roger Marshall:
  "We need an election that [is] trustworthy, and right now some Americans don't feel it is." (03:08)
• Governor Abbott:
  "What Talarico stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas." (04:13)

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Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Start Time | |----------------------------------------|------------| | US–Iran Gulf conflict | 00:02 | | Gas prices drop | 00:54 | | Venezuela earthquakes & US response | 01:16 | | Legislative battle: housing/voter bill | 02:32 | | Colorado/Utah fires & Europe heatwave | 03:21 | | Texas politics, Senate race | 04:13 |

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In summary:
This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of global conflict, economic relief, disaster response, political infighting, climate emergencies, and electoral drama— capturing the urgency and complexity of today's top stories.

Transcript

[Kathleen Maloney]

More fighting in the Mideast. I'm Kathleen Maloney, Fox News. The US And Iran exchanging more blows in the Persian Gulf.

[Fox News Reporter]

The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran overnight after the IRGC targeted another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. central Command, surveillance sites along with storage facilities and radar systems were hit by U.S. planes. The president posted a true social shortly after saying the strikes the United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the ceasefire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist now. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Tre yinxed some promising news for drivers leading into the July 4th holiday weekend. Gas prices continue to decline.

[Trilby Lundberg]

We have another big drop in the price of gasoline in the past two weeks. Regular grade at retail is down 23 cents, the new price is $4.01, and in five weeks it's down 58 cents.

[Kathleen Maloney]

That's oil industry analyst Trilby Lundberg. The number of debt in Venezuela is expected to keep climbing following devastating back to back earthquakes. The US has sent many assets to Venezuela to help in the rescue effort.

[John Barrett]

We have four city and local county response teams, search and rescue professionals. These guys pros. We got over 300 of them from around the United States. They brought 200,000 or 200,000 pounds of very specialized gear and canine dogs on the scene. And that is our number one focus right now is saving lives.

[Kathleen Maloney]

John Barrett is a top US Diplomat at the US Embassy in Caracas. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Kathleen Maloney]

President Trump shelved a bipartisan housing bill because he feels a Voter Integrity act should pass first. Fox's Granal Scott tells us how senators react to that tactic.

[Fox News Correspondent Granal Scott]

President Trump said the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or Save America act is his priority and refused to sign a housing bill until voter reform passes. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said the voting bill is based on a false premise,

[Senators Chris Murphy and Roger Marshall]

trying to push a mythology that our elections aren't secure, are rigged. That's not true.

[Fox News Correspondent Granal Scott]

Republican Senator Roger Marshall feels the president's concern is valid.

[Senators Chris Murphy and Roger Marshall]

We need an election that are trustworthy, and right now some Americans don't feel it is.

[Fox News Correspondent Granal Scott]

Both were on NBC's Meet the Press. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will bring the housing bill back to the president this week.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Grinnell Scott, Fox News Three firefighters died, two were injured tackling fires on the Colorado Utah border. The largest fire, the Cottonwood Fire, has grown to more than 144 square miles. France saw 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record smashing heat wave. Temperature records were toppled in several countries over the weekend. Wildfires were sparked in Germany. Berlin police used water canyons to cool down crowds. Germany marked a new record for the third day in a row, with one city hitting a high of 107 degrees. Texas Democrats are in Corpus Christi this weekend for their state convention ahead of the upcoming midterms. It comes as Democratic Congressman James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remain locked in a tight Senate race. Governor Greg Abbott tells Fox and Friends

[Senators Chris Murphy and Roger Marshall]

weekend what Talarico stands for, what the Democrats on the entire party ticket stand for are antagonistic to the values of the state of Texas.

[Kathleen Maloney]

President Trump says he will campaign in Texas for pax.

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