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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 6AM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast
Host: Dave Anthony (and FOX News team)
Date: June 23, 2026

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers a packed news cycle including primary elections in New York and other states, updates on U.S.-Iran relations and ongoing conflicts, a high-profile Medicare fraud arrest, significant developments in sports (NBA trades and soccer World Cup records), and financial market news. The episode captures the latest headlines with on-the-ground reports, direct quotes from politicians and officials, and live-score-breaking sports coverage.

Key Topics & Highlights

1. U.S. Primary Elections

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New York Primary: Polls open with significant focus on progressive and socialist Democrats challenging incumbents in New York City.
- Claire Valdez is spotlighted as one of the socialist challengers.
- Adriano Espaillat (5-term congressman) endorses Mayor Zorro Mamdani. Mamdani, in turn, backs his own challenger, Darielisa Avila Chevalier. Chevalier views the primary as pivotal:
  - Quote:
    “The New York primary could be the domino that builds socialist power nationwide.” — Darielisa Avila Chevalier [00:19]
- Progressive Brad Lander is attempting to unseat incumbent Dan Goldman, who was recently banned from a NYC coffee shop for being a “genocide enabler.”
Other primaries are underway in Maryland and Utah, with runoffs in South Carolina.

2. U.S.-Iran Relations & International Diplomacy

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Iran's President visits Pakistan: Pakistan and Qatar mediated recent talks with the U.S. over the weekend in Switzerland.
- Vice President Vance attended, emphasizing the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping.
- Iran has seemingly agreed to allow nuclear inspectors, though there is skepticism on actual access.
  - Quote:
    “You can’t trust anybody’s words. You have to trust what they actually do. Letting in the inspectors is a big deal, but again, we’re to see what they actually let the inspectors do once they’re in the country.” — (Unnamed U.S. official, possibly VP Vance) [01:10]
- Iran disputes the extent of the agreement and asserts control over any US-frozen funds.

3. Trump Administration, Defense Spending, & American Manufacturing

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The Pentagon is asking Congress for about $80 billion to cover the ongoing war in Iran.
- President Trump is set to meet defense contractors, pressing to accelerate replenishment of depleted U.S. stockpiles.
Trump will also visit Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County to highlight American manufacturing, specifically at a Mack Trucks assembly plant.

4. Major Medicare Fraud Arrests

[02:23 - 03:06]

Ibrahim Helmi — accused of defrauding Medicare for $3.7 billion — captured and extradited from Turkey back to the U.S.
- Quote:
  “Another massive win for their war on fraudsters… a monumental victory for the Trump administration.” — FBI Director Kash Patel (via statement) [02:44]
- This follows last week’s return of Herbert Kimball, accused of $1.3 billion fraud and on the run since 2024.

5. Markets & Wall Street Update

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Stock futures were falling following a mixed performance the previous day.
- Dow up 148 points; NASDAQ down 351.

6. Sports News

NBA: Major Trade

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (two-time NBA MVP) traded from Milwaukee to Miami Heat along with Bobby Portis.
In exchange, Milwaukee receives Tyler Herro, three additional players, and several first-round draft picks (including the 13th overall pick in the NBA Draft).

Soccer World Cup: Messi’s Historic Achievement

[03:37 - 04:11]

Lionel Messi sets the all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in the 38th minute against Austria and increases this to 18 with another late goal as Argentina wins 2-0.
- Quote:
  “Messi history in Dallas… stands alone as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the tournament.” — Tony Genualdo, Fox News [03:39]
Kylian Mbappé scores twice for France, reaching 16 career World Cup goals (just behind Messi). France beats Iraq, Norway beats Senegal, and Jordan defeats Algeria.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Darielisa Avila Chevalier [00:19]:
“The New York primary could be the domino that builds socialist power nationwide.”
Unnamed U.S. Official (possibly VP Vance) [01:10]:
“You can’t trust anybody’s words. You have to trust what they actually do. Letting in the inspectors is a big deal, but again, we’re to see what they actually let the inspectors do once they’re in the country.”
FBI Director Kash Patel [02:44]:
“Another massive win for their war on fraudsters… a monumental victory for the Trump administration.”
Tony Genualdo, on Messi’s World Cup record [03:39]:
“Messi history in Dallas… stands alone as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the tournament.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:03 — New York polls open; primary climate overview
00:19 — Progressive and socialist movement details, key endorsements, and challenges
00:49 — Iran talks, US diplomacy, VP Vance’s statements
01:31 — Pentagon budget request, Trump’s manufacturer and defense meetings
02:23 — Major Medicare fraudster Ibrahim Helmi returned to US
03:06 — Stock market update
03:14 — Giannis Antetokounmpo NBA trade details
03:37 — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record
04:11 — Other World Cup and sports news

This FOX News update delivers a brisk, content-rich roundup of major domestic and international stories with direct-source sound bites and rapid headline transitions, making it accessible and informative for listeners catching up on the news of the day.

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The polls are just opening now across New York. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News where it's primary day.
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We have a world to win because when we fight, we win.
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Claire Valdez is among the socialist Democrats in New York City trying to win a seat in Congress.
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Five term Democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat endorsed Mayor Zorro Mamdani for Mayor Mamdani's returning the favor by now backing his opponent, Democratic Socialist Darielisa Avila Chevalier, who says the New York primary could be the domino that builds socialist power nationwide. Progressive Brad Lander is trying to unseat Congressman Dan Goldman who was banned from a New York City coffee shop Sunday and issued a refund for being a, quote, genocide, enabler.
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That's fox's Brian Yanez. There are also primaries in Maryland and Utah and runoffs today in South Carolina today, Iran's president's going to Pakistan, which along with Qatar helped mediate talks with the US over the weekend. In Switzerland, Vice President Vance was there and and touted the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping and they got Iran to agree to let nuclear inspectors in. The US Is still pushing to never allow Iran to have weapons. You can't trust anybody's words. You have to trust what they actually do. Letting in the inspectors is a big deal, but again, we're to see what they actually let the inspectors do once they're in the country. That's going to continually be a part of our negotiations. Iran disputes that it's agreed to inspections and maintains it'll decide how it will spend any funds the US Unfreezes. Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants more money from Congress.
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The Pentagon is asking for about 80 billion doll to cover the cost of the war in Iran. President Trump is now set to meet with defense contractors tomorrow to urge them to accelerate the replenishment of depleted US Stockpiles.
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Fox's Doug Lose hater. Today President Trump will go to Pennsylvania touting American manufacturing in Lehigh county where he'll visit a Mack Trucks assembly plant. America's listening to Fox News.
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Another fugitive accused of fraud captured.
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Ibrahim Helmi is back in the US after he was detained in Turkey. Authorities say he fled after defrauding Medicare of $3.7 billion. FBI Director Kash Patel in A statement called it another massive win for their war on fraudsters with the White House task force led by VP Vance and a monumental victory for the Trump administration. This arrest is the second high profile return of an accused Medicare fraud fugitive in less than a week. Last Thursday, the FBI announced it has brought back Herbert Kimball who was accused of defrauding Medic of $1.3 billion. He had been on the run since 2024. Lisa Licera, Fox News Wall street stock
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futures are falling after a mixed day. The Dow had gained 148 points, but the NASDAQ dropped 351. A star player is being traded in the NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee sending him to Miami according to ESPN along with Bobby Portis to get Giannis a two time NBA MVP. The Heats and the Bucks, Tyler Herro and three other players and several first round draft picks including the 13th overall overall selection in tonight's NBA draft. Milwaukee now owns that at soccer's World Cup, a star makes history.
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Medina pulled back here lets it run
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Messi history in Dallas courtesy of Fox. Argentina's Lionel Messi stands alone as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the tournament. That goal in the 38th minute against Austria was goal number 17 in his legendary World cup career. He passed Germany's Miroslav Klosa for the record. Messi would tack on one more in the 95th minute to bring his total to 18 as Argentina won the game two nil. Tony Genualdo, Fox News Dylan Mbappe also
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scored twice for France. He's two behind Messi's career record with 16. The French team shut out Iraq. Norway beat Senegal. Jordan topped Algeria. I'm Dave Anthony, this is Fox News
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