Fox News Hourly Update - 6AM ET 06/28/2025 Newscast Summary

Release Date: June 28, 2025

Supreme Court Limits Federal Policy Enforcement by Lower Courts

Debra Valentine opened the newscast with a significant Supreme Court decision. The Court ruled 6 to 3 on Friday, restricting the extent to which individual judges can block the federal government's enforcement of its policies.

Chanley Painter provided detailed coverage, explaining that the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration by limiting lower courts from issuing universal injunctions. These injunctions have the power to block executive orders or actions. In the majority opinion, Justice Barrett stated, “universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts” (00:16).

However, the decision was not unanimous. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, leading the three liberal dissenting judges, criticized the ruling as a “travesty for the rule of law,” arguing that it would permit the government to bypass the Constitution (00:38). Additionally, the Supreme Court has granted a 30-day window for any new challenges against President Trump’s executive order that limits birthright citizenship, although they did not make a definitive ruling on the matter.

Resignation of University of Virginia President Amid Federal Pressure

Transitioning to higher education, Debra Valentine reported that James Ryan, President of the University of Virginia (UVA), has resigned following intense pressure from the Trump administration.

Josh Rosenthal of Fox 5 DC detailed Ryan's resignation, noting, “I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, but I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job” (01:08). This development follows a New York Times report that Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers demanded Ryan’s resignation as a prerequisite to settling a civil rights investigation into UVA. The DOJ alleged that Ryan failed to dismantle the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and misrepresented the efforts made toward these goals.

Debra Valentine further contextualized the situation by highlighting the Trump administration’s previous actions against Ivy League universities, including threats to withhold federal funding over alleged antisemitism on campuses (01:44).

State Lays in State for Assassinated Minnesota Lawmaker and Family

In a tragic update, Debra Valentine reported on the somber state honors for a Minnesota lawmaker who was assassinated earlier this month, alongside her husband and their dog.

Corin Hoggard of Fox 9 Minnesota conveyed the emotional scene, describing how “legislators and family members took the first turn through the Capitol Rotunda, viewing the caskets for Melissa and Mark Horton in the middle of ferns and flowers and by their side again, Gilbert's urn” (02:43). Thousands from across the state attended the public viewing to honor the respected leaders and mourn their losses. The ceremony included an honor guard provided by Brooklyn Park police and fire departments, as well as the service dog, Gilbert. Notably, Former President Joe Biden was present, checking on the dog honor guard before paying his respects by kneeling by the caskets. Governor Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, also attended, sharing in the collective sorrow (03:21).

The accused, Vance Bolter, faces severe consequences, potentially leading to life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted. Additionally, jury deliberations are set to begin Monday in the trial of rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs Nears Critical Phase

CB Cotton provided an update on the high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. He emphasized that the outcome now rests with the jury of 12 men and women, as the judge urged them to maintain “fresh minds going into deliberations” to fairly assess the case (03:34).

The prosecution concluded their closing arguments, highlighting that Diddy allegedly ran a "criminal kingdom," ordered his inner circle’s actions, and was intolerant of opposition. They referenced witness testimonies from accusers who reported experiencing “violent outbursts” whenever they declined Diddy's demands. A guilty verdict could result in a life sentence for Combs (03:34-04:11).

Justice Department Fires Prosecutors Linked to January 6th Cases

In another significant development, Debra Valentine reported that the Justice Department has fired at least three prosecutors involved in handling criminal cases related to the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6th. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy targeting attorneys connected to the extensive prosecutions stemming from the attack (04:11).

Closing Segment

The newscast concluded with promotional content and upcoming segments, including James Patterson introducing “Unsolved with James Patterson,” focusing on unresolved crime stories (04:28).

Notable Quotes:

• Justice Barrett on universal injunctions: “...likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts.” (00:16)

• Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court ruling: “a travesty for the rule of law” and “would allow the government to bypass the Constitution.” (00:38)

• James Ryan on his resignation: “I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, but I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job.” (01:08)

• Judge in Diddy Combs Trial to jurors: Emphasis on having “fresh minds” for deliberations (03:34).

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