Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 06/27/2025

Release Date: June 27, 2025

U.S. Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

[00:02] Sue Guzman opens the newscast with a report on the Pentagon's recent briefing regarding the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear enrichment plants. The host introduces Jennifer Griffin, who delves into the specifics of the operation.

[00:17] Jennifer Griffin describes the meticulous preparation before the strike, noting the presence of dirt and concrete in the air shafts at the facility. She highlights the use of a bunker buster bomb to dismantle the concrete structures and mentions surveillance images showing a dozen trucks outside Fordo prior to the strike. This led to speculation about the potential relocation of 440kg of highly enriched uranium.

President Trump addressed the concerns post-briefing, stating, "The cars and small trucks at the site were those of concrete workers trying to cover up the top of the shafts. Nothing was taken out of the facility. It would take too long, too dangerous, and very heavy and hard to move." ([00:27])

Senate Republicans and the "Big Beautiful Bill"

Transitioning to domestic politics, Sue Guzman introduces Chad Pergram, who provides an update on the Senate's efforts to advance the controversial "big beautiful bill."

[01:01] Chad Pergram explains that the Senate aims to initiate debate on the bill but faces hurdles due to the Senate referee's removal of provisions aimed at controlling Medicaid expenses. This has triggered a scramble among Republicans to amend the bill. Notably, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough rejected language intended to exclude illegal immigrants from Medicare and Medicaid, prompting Senator Tommy Tuberville to demand her removal from the proceedings. Pergram quotes Tuberville's urgency, "Senate referrals and the need to move forward require immediate action." ([01:10])

The conflict extends to House conservatives, who are frustrated with the Senate's unilateral changes, asserting, "They refuse to let the Senate change the House bill and then expect the House to accept their version." ([01:35])

Passing of Paula Shukrin, Renowned Composer

Sue Guzman announces the passing of Paula Shukrin, an acclaimed Argentine composer known for creating the iconic theme for "Mission Impossible" and over a hundred other film and TV arrangements. Shukrin, a four-time Grammy winner and six-time Oscar nominee, succumbed to complications from pneumonia. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Southern Border Security Improvements

In a significant development regarding border security, Sue Guzman brings in Griff Jenkins to discuss the latest statistics from Border Patrol.

[02:30] Griff Jenkins reports a dramatic 50% reduction in both apprehensions and "gotaways" at the Southern Border over the past month. In May, there were just over 9,500 apprehensions and 2,100 gotaways. In contrast, June saw these numbers drop to approximately 5,400 apprehensions and 986 gotaways.

Jenkins emphasizes the impact by stating, "We're averaging just 38 gotaways per day across the entire 2,000-mile Southern border, compared to about 1,800 daily during the Biden administration." ([02:40])

Attorney General Pam Bondi added to the discussion, revealing that over 1,500 Iranians crossed the border during Biden's tenure, with more than 700 being released into the country.

Furthermore, Griff Jenkins updates that ICE has arrested 130 Iranian nationals in the past week, demonstrating continued efforts to manage and secure the border effectively.

Supreme Court Upholds Medicaid Funding Restrictions for Planned Parenthood

Sue Guzman introduces Jessica Rosenthal, who covers a critical Supreme Court decision affecting healthcare access.

[03:26] Jessica Rosenthal narrates the case of Julie Edwards, who was denied access to Planned Parenthood services despite having Medicaid benefits in South Carolina. Edwards contended that the governor's order, which restricts Medicaid funds from flowing to Planned Parenthood due to its provision of abortions, infringed upon her right to choose her healthcare provider.

The Supreme Court ruled against Edwards, stating that there is no individual right to sue over such state-level funding decisions. They affirmed that "states have significant discretion to determine provider qualifications and where such money flows." However, Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson dissented, warning that the ruling could "result in real harm to real people." ([03:35])

Shift in Economists' Views on Trump's Tariffs

Back to economic issues, Sue Guzman discusses a notable shift in perspective from a leading economist regarding President Trump's tariff policies.

[04:00] Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, initially criticized Trump's tariffs as potentially destabilizing and harmful to the economy. However, he has recently adjusted his stance, acknowledging that the administration may have strategically designed the tariffs to "invite global negotiation while also increasing federal revenue." Slok suggests that this approach could be part of a long-term strategy to engage with global partners more effectively.

This change underscores the complexity and potential foresight behind the administration's economic policies, as Slok concedes, "The Trump administration may have outsmarted all of us now framing the Trump tariff plan as a clever long game." ([04:10])

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