6AM ET 06/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, June 22, 2026

Main Theme & Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on major global political shifts, US-Iran relations, World Cup soccer action, a dramatic NASCAR event, and key news from Wall Street. The news cycle is dominated by the resignation of the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ongoing efforts to resolve conflict with Iran, security concerns around the World Cup, and notable athletic achievements.

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Key News Highlights & Discussion Points

1. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation

• Resignation Announcement ([00:02]–[00:31]):

  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom is stepping down after months of internal Labour party pressure and public unpopularity.
  • Quote (Keir Starmer, via Homeland Security Secretary Mullen):
    “Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.” ([00:21])
  • Starmer will remain in office until a successor is chosen—likely by September.
  • Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, is the front-runner, having returned to parliament via a special election.

• International Reaction:

  • President Trump posted on Truth Social, criticizing Starmer’s record on immigration and energy, and expressing broader frustration with European allies’ commitment to supporting US initiatives in Iran. ([00:42])

2. US-Iran Relations and Diplomatic Talks

• Recent Diplomacy ([00:42]–[01:37]):

  • US-Iran talks in Switzerland have concluded, attended by Vice President Vance.
  • Key stated diplomatic achievements:
    • Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
    • Progress on rolling back Iran’s nuclear program
    • Establishment of a high-level committee (with Qatar and Pakistan) to guide technical negotiations for the next 60 days.
  • Quote (Vice President Vance):
    “The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the Iranian nuclear program, all of these things have already been accomplished. The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?” ([00:56])

• Security Concerns, US Response:

  • Discussions centered on clarifying messaging about the Strait to guarantee continued openness.
  • Ongoing, robust negotiations regarding all aspects of the nuclear deal.

• Regional and Security Flares ([01:37]–[02:00]):

  • President Trump issued a stern warning threatening to bomb Iran again if their proxy group Hezbollah does not desist operations in Lebanon.
  • Notably, the previous day saw no attacks exchanged between Hezbollah and Israel—the first calm after months of escalation.

• Related Incidents:

  • Explosion at a shuttered natural gas terminal in Qatar (recently reopened after an Iranian attack), leaving 54 injured and 18 unaccounted for.

3. Protests and Security at World Cup

• Iranian American Protests ([02:31]–[02:49]):

  • Outside Los Angeles Stadium, Iranian Americans protested the national team during its World Cup match, chanting for regime change and booing the anthem.
  • Security is described as a heightened concern for the Iranian squad playing matches in the US but based in Mexico.

• Alleged IRGC Infiltration Attempt ([02:49]–[03:15]):

  • Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen revealed a security incident:
    • A person with direct ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to join the Iranian team as it traveled from Tijuana.
    • US officials confirmed strict checks are in place for every flight.
  • Quote (Secretary Mullen):
    “We're literally checking them as they get on the plane, as they get off the plane in both places.” ([03:04])
  • Ongoing cooperation between US officials, the White House, and FIFA to address threats.

4. Sports Highlights

• World Cup Results ([03:28]–[03:50]):

  • Iran draws 0-0 with Belgium; remains undefeated but winless in the tournament.
  • Other notable outcomes:
    • Cape Verde tied Uruguay (2–2)
    • Spain defeated Saudi Arabia (4–0)
    • Japan defeated Tunisia (4–0)
    • Egypt bested New Zealand (3–1)

• Golf – US Open:

  • Wyndham Clark wins the US Open, leading every round and securing his second major championship.

• NASCAR Firsts ([03:50]–[04:19]):

  • NASCAR held an event at Naval Base Coronado, the first on an active military installation.
  • 23-year-old Corey Hive scores his first Cup Series win in only his 13th career start.
  • Quote (Fox Sports Reporter Greg Thompson):
    “...truck series champion who won't even join the cup series full time until next year, putting everyone on notice with his first career win.” ([04:12])

5. Business Update

• Wall Street ([04:22]):
  • Stock futures are down, albeit with little overall movement following the long Juneteenth holiday weekend.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Starmer’s Resignation:
  “Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.”
  – Keir Starmer (read by Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen, [00:21])

• On Iran Talks:
  “The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the Iranian nuclear program, all of these things have already been accomplished. The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?”
  – Vice President Vance ([00:56])

• On Security Checks:
  “We're literally checking them as they get on the plane, as they get off the plane in both places.”
  – Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen ([03:04])

• On NASCAR at Naval Base:
  “...truck series champion who won't even join the cup series full time until next year, putting everyone on notice with his first career win.”
  – Fox Sports Reporter Greg Thompson ([04:12])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |---------------------------------------|--------|--------| | UK: Starmer’s resignation | 00:02 | 00:31 | | Likely successors/commentary | 00:31 | 00:42 | | Trump comments on Starmer/U.S.-Britain| 00:42 | 00:47 | | U.S.-Iran talks summary | 00:47 | 01:37 | | Regional security (Hezbollah, Qatar) | 01:37 | 02:00 | | Iran-related soccer protests/security | 02:31 | 03:28 | | World Cup match results | 03:28 | 03:50 | | Golf (US Open), NASCAR | 03:50 | 04:19 | | Wall Street/market update | 04:22 | 04:28 |

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Conclusion

This newscast provides a brisk sweep through pivotal international developments—political upheaval in the UK, diplomatic moves in the Middle East, security issues shadowing global sports events, and an historic NASCAR race. For listeners needing a concise, on-the-pulse news fix, this episode delivers headline analysis and context with notable quotes and key takeaways.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

A world leader will soon no longer be leading. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on his way out of office.

[Fox News Political Correspondent]

Months of growing unpopularity among the public, months of growing pressure from within his Labour party all coming to a head, forcing Keir Starmer to stand down.

[Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen]

Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.

[Fox News Political Correspondent]

Starmer will stay in power until his party chooses a replacement, likely by September. The hot favorite is Andy Burnham. The mayor of Manchester was re elected to parliament last week in a special election.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage in London. Starmer announces resignation hours after President Trump said he would. Writing on Truth Social. Starmer failed on immigration and energy. The president has also been critical of Britain and other European allies for not helping the US in the Iran conflict. Speaking of that, a round of U. S. Iran talks, Switzerland has ended. Vice President Vance was there. The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the Iranian nuclear program, all of these things have already been accomplished. The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?

[Fox News Diplomatic Correspondent]

Both Qatar and Pakistan released a statement saying that the parties had agreed to a high level committee that reached an understanding on a roadmap forward for the technical talks over the next 60 days. Now a US diplomat involved in the talks told Fox News some of the discussion was focused on clarifying the confusing messaging on the the Strait of Hormuz to ensure it will remain open, adding that robust discussions on all elements of the nuclear deal are ongoing.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Trey Yinxed in Tel Aviv. President Trump had threatened to bomb Iran again in a truth social post if they don't stop their proxies. Hezbollah causing trouble in Lebanon Yesterday was the first day in months Israel and Lebanon and rather Hezbollah did not trade attacks. An explosion in Qatar at a natural gas terminal that had been shut down for weeks after an Iran attack. They were restarting operations. 54 people injured, 18 others unaccounted for. America's listening to Fox responsibly.

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while the US and Iran talks continue, trying to end the months long conflict. Some Iranian Americans staged protests outside Los Angeles Stadium calling for regime change as Iran's second World cup soccer match was taking place. Some booed the Iranian national anthem. Security is an issue for the team that's playing in the US but staying

[Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen]

in Mexico, homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen said on Fox's Sunday morning Futures. His agency has had to address a suspected Islamic Revolutionary Guard member seeking to come into the US with the team from Tijuana, Mexico.

[Fox News Diplomatic Correspondent]

We fly them in the day before the game. The guy trying to get on the plane yesterday had direct ties irgc. We're literally checking them as they get on the plane, as they get off the plane in both places.

[Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen]

Secretary Mullen said his conversations with President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the concerns surrounding the Iranian team. Grinnell Scott, Fox News the Iran match

[Dave Anthony]

ended in a 00 draw with Belgium. Iran's tied in both World cup contests so far. Another World cup action, Cape Verde tied Uruguay 2 2. Spain shut out Saudi Arabia. Japan blank. Tunisia. Both matches were 4 0. Egypt beat New Zealand 3 to 1. Wyndham Clark won golf's US Open after leading the tournament every round, his second major championship on the NASCAR track, the

[Fox Sports Reporter]

NASCAR Cup Series turning naval base Coronado just outside of San Diego into a racetrack Sunday, the first time that an active military bases ever hosted an event in the sport's highest series. It was an unexpected name taking the lead with three laps to go and on prime video hanging on for the

[Dave Anthony]

checkered flag, it is 13th career start,

[Fox News Diplomatic Correspondent]

it's Corey Hive who will win the

[Fox Sports Reporter]

23 year old truck series champion who won't even join the cup series full time until next year, putting everyone on notice with his first career win. Greg Thompson, Fox News on Wall street

[Dave Anthony]

stock futures are down, not moving much coming off a long Juneteenth holiday weekend. I'm DAV Anthony, this is Fox.

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