6AM ET 06/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 06/12/2026

Main Theme:
This episode centers on breaking overnight developments in U.S.–Iran relations, major political news, World Cup headlines, a controversial visa denial, NHL Final results, and an incident involving famed golfer Phil Mickelson.

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Iran Conflict and White House Response

• Ceasefire and Nuclear Agreement Claims

  • President Trump announced (00:09) the end of the conflict with Iran, stating:

    "We ended the war with Iran today and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon."

  • The statement was made during a remote call into a Georgia rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bert Jones.
  • Trump indicated that, following a pause in U.S. attacks, a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was imminent:

    "The Strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe. Over the weekend." (00:27)

• Market Reactions and International Response

  • European hopes for a restored flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices down nearly 4%, and the stock market rebounded strongly, with the Dow gaining more than 900 points lost earlier in the week. (00:33)
  • Fox Business’s Max Gordon, reporting from Dubai (00:49), highlighted uncertainty:

    "There is no specific deal outlined. Iran's foreign ministry says Iran has not yet reached a final decision on an agreement and that any matters relating to a deal are speculation."

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Domestic Politics: Vandalism, FBI, and White House Messaging

• Mall Vandalism Tied to Political Violence
  • In the aftermath of former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment for an alleged threatening Instagram post, similar imagery—numbers 86 and 47—was burned into the grass of the Washington Mall. (00:59)
  • Doug Luz explained (01:12):

    "The giant numbers 86, which is slang to get rid of, and 47, a clear reference to President Trump, who's, of course, the 45th and 47th president."

  • U.S. Park Police and the Department of Interior are investigating; samples have been taken from the grass. The White House reaction was strong:

    "Anyone who engages in or endorses political violence or assassination culture must be condemned in the harshest terms possible." (01:36)

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Sports Headlines

Soccer: Men's World Cup Updates

• First Round Results and Upcoming Matches

  • Mexico defeated South Africa in the tournament’s opening match; South Korea beat Czechia last night. Team USA is set to face Paraguay. (01:42)
  • Dave Anthony noted: "Soccer's World cup is underway. Mexico beat South Africa in the first match. Then last night, South Korea topped Czechia. Today, Team USA plays its opener against Paraguay." (01:42)

• Security and Visa Controversy

  • Additional matches, including Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, are taking place across North America. (02:32)
  • The episode highlights controversy over the denial of a U.S. visa to a Somali referee.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen addressed the issue (02:46):

    "We're not going to allow people that have criminal or maybe perceived to be have criminal ties to come into this country. I don't care what your situation is." (02:56)
    "If there was any country we wasn't going to allow in here, Iran would probably be the reason why we wouldn't allow them in here. But we did and we worked closely with the individuals with restrictions." (03:12)

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Hockey: NHL Finals

• Stanley Cup Series Update
  • Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2, moving ahead 3–2 in the series.
  • Highlights included Andre Sveshnikov’s two goals, including a critical power play, as reported by Dave Anthony (03:29):

    "Andre Sveschnikov—a power play goal and he scored again later—leading the Hurricanes to a 4–2 win."

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Golf: Phil Mickelson Controversy

• Allegation and Club Ban
  • Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has been banned from the Farms Golf Club in San Diego after allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee. (03:53)
  • Golf Digest’s Tony Genualdo quoted a spokesperson for Mickelson:

    “Any misunderstanding has been cleared up. Phil continues to attend to a family health matter.” (04:15)

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump on Ending the Iran War (00:09):

  "We ended the war with Iran today and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon."

• Max Gordon on Iran’s Denial of a Final Deal (00:49):

  "There is no specific deal outlined. Iran's foreign ministry says Iran has not yet reached a final decision..."

• Doug Luz on Mall Vandalism (01:12):

  "The giant numbers 86, which is slang to get rid of, and 47, a clear reference to President Trump..."

• Mark Wayne Mullen on Security (02:56):

  "We're not going to allow people that have criminal or maybe perceived to be have criminal ties to come into this country..."

• Mickelson’s Representative (04:15):

  “Any misunderstanding has been cleared up. Phil continues to attend to a family health matter.”

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Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – Start; Iran war announcement, Trump soundbite
• 00:33 – European market reaction, Max Gordon from Dubai
• 00:59 – James Comey, Mall vandalism, White House response
• 01:42 – World Cup updates, USA vs Paraguay preview
• 02:46 – World Cup visa controversy, DHS Secretary Mullen statement
• 03:29 – NHL Finals update
• 03:53 – Phil Mickelson club ban report
• 04:23 – End of news rundown

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Tone:
Urgent, straightforward, factual with typical Fox News focus on national security, political developments, and sports. Direct quotes from major newsmakers stand out, and each segment moves briskly from story to story.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Is the conflict with Iran over? I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. Here's what President Trump said last night.

[President Trump]

We ended the war with Iran today and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon.

[Dave Anthony]

He said that while calling into a rally in Georgia for Republican candidate for governor Bert Jones, hours after the president said at the White House a third straight night of attacks on Iran were called off. He had said they'd be more powerful.

[President Trump]

The straight will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe. Over the weekend.

[Dave Anthony]

In Europe now, hopes about a free flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have oil prices down nearly 4%. And the stock market has surged. The Dow gained back more than the 900 points lost in the Wednesday sell off. But Fox Business Max Gordon reports from Dubai.

[Max Gordon]

There is no specific deal outlined. Iran's foreign ministry says Iran has not yet reached a final decision on an agreement and that any matters relating to a deal are speculation.

[Dave Anthony]

Weeks after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted, charged with threatening President Trump with an Instagram post showing seashells and a provocative formation on a beach, that same formation's been burned onto a lawn in the Washington Mall.

[Doug Luz]

The giant numbers 86, which is slang to get rid of, and 47, a clear reference to President Trump, who's, of course, the 45th and 47th president. US Park Police are investigating this vandalism. They're taking grass samples. The Department of Interior says those responsible will be held accountable. And here's what the White House says about anyone who engages in or endorses political violence or assassination. Culture must be condemned in the harshest terms possible.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Doug Luz later that vandalism is near where a fighting cage is in place for Sunday's UFC event at the White house on President Trump's 80th birthday. Soccer's World cup is underway. Mexico beat South Africa in the first match. Then last night, South Korea topped Czechia. Today, Team USA plays its opener against Paraguay. America's listen.

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[Dave Anthony]

the other world cup match today is north of the border, Canada versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. But much of the tournament will be played here in the like tonight's game between the American team and Paraguay and there's a lot of security and one lingering controversy.

[Mark Wayne Mullen]

On Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen discussed the decision not to allow a Somali referee a visa. While refusing to discuss specifics, Mullen said,

we're not going to allow people that have criminal or maybe perceived to be have criminal ties to come into this country. I don't care what your situation is.

The secretary added that FIFA was made aware why anyone was denied and that careful consideration was given to every situation.

If there was any country we wasn't going to allow in here, Iran would probably be the reason why we wouldn't allow them in here. But we did and we worked closely with the individuals with restrictions.

Mullen said the government cleared as many

people as possible, but some people just can't clear.

Kevin Urewetzky, Fox News.

[Dave Anthony]

Now to the fight for hockey. Stanley Cobb systems pressured touch the Cop scores Andre Svesnikov a power play goal and he score again later leading the Hurricanes to a 42 win over the Golden Knights on ABC, giving Carolina a 32 series lead on the NHL Final Game 6 Sunday night in Las Vegas, a famous golfer is taken off course.

[Golf Digest Reporter]

Six time major champion Phil Mickelson has reportedly been kicked out of a San Diego golf club over allegations that he made inappropriate contact with a female employee. Golf Digest reports that Mickelson is no longer welcome at the Farms Golf Club where he's been a member for decades after he allegedly approached a woman in the clubhouse this spring and made non consensual physical contact with her. A spokesperson for Mickelson telling Golf Digest quote, any misunderstanding has been cleared up. Phil continues to attend to a family health matter.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tony Genualdo. I'm Dave Anthony and this is Fox News.

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