6AM ET 06/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 06/29/2025 Newscast Summary

Release Date: June 29, 2025

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1. Senate Begins Debate on President Trump's Budget Bill

The U.S. Senate has commenced debate on President Donald Trump's proposed budget bill, following a closely split vote of 51 to 49. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has employed a procedural tactic aimed at delaying the proceedings by insisting that the Senate clerk read the entire 940-page bill aloud before any debate can begin.

An unnamed Senate expert explained the situation, highlighting that such measures are uncommon and primarily serve as dilatory tactics:

“This is really just a dilatory tactic by Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader.”
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Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas voiced strong support for the bill on Fox News Live, emphasizing its significance for the nation’s economic and security landscape:

“This will be the largest tax decrease in American history. We're going to secure the border. A whole lot of other good things, but mostly this is the beginning of America's great golden era.”
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Should the revised bill pass the Senate, it will return to the House of Representatives for a second vote, continuing the legislative process.

2. Ukraine Faces Largest Aerial Assault by Russia Since War Onset

In international news, Ukraine has reported that Russia has launched its most substantial aerial offensive since the commencement of the conflict. The assault involved over 500 weapons, including drones, decoys, and missiles. Ukrainian defense forces successfully intercepted nearly 250 of these projectiles, but more than 200 were still lost, resulting in at least one fatality.

These developments underscore the ongoing volatility and intensity of the Ukraine-Russia war, highlighting Ukraine's resilience and the critical nature of international support.

3. Iran's Alleged Threats Against IAEA Director Grossi Spark U.S. Condemnation

Tensions escalate as reports emerge that Iranian officials have called for the execution of Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to a semi-official state news agency in Iran, a parliamentary leader has officially banned Grossi from entering the country and removed surveillance from Iran's nuclear facilities.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded firmly to these allegations, condemning the remarks and reiterating the United States' support for the IAEA's mission:

“When we support the IAEA's Critical Verification and monitoring efforts in Iran, we call on Iran to provide for the safety and security of IAEA personnel. Chill NATO Fox News the Supreme Court.”
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Rubio's statement underscores the U.S. commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the protection of international inspectors.

4. Supreme Court Concludes Term with Landmark Decisions on Parental Rights and Online Content

The Supreme Court has issued its final opinions for the current term, addressing significant issues related to parental rights and internet regulation. Fox News' Jared Halpern provided detailed coverage from Washington:

• Parental Opt-Out Provision:
  A group of Maryland parents successfully advocated for an opt-out clause, allowing parents to exempt their elementary-aged children from certain storybooks that address same-sex relationships and gender identity. The Court's conservative majority overturned lower court decisions that had previously upheld Montgomery County's school district policy. Justice Samuel Alito penned the majority opinion, stating:

  “The lack of an opt-out places an unconstitutional burden on free exercise of religion.”
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• Age Verification for Explicit Online Content:
  In a separate ruling, the Court upheld a Texas law mandating age verification for commercial websites featuring sexually explicit material. This decision marks the Supreme Court’s first affirmation of such requirements aimed at shielding minors from accessing inappropriate content online.

These rulings reflect the Court's current stance on balancing religious freedoms with regulatory measures to protect children in the digital age.

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Conclusion

The June 29, 2025, episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covered pivotal developments in U.S. politics, international relations, and judicial proceedings. From the Senate’s contentious debate over President Trump’s budget bill to Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, and from Iran's provocative statements against the IAEA director to the Supreme Court's influential decisions on parental rights and online content regulation, the newscast provided a comprehensive overview of issues shaping the national and global landscape.

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Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Debate delay. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. In a 51 to 49 vote, the US Senate agreed to begin debate on President Trump's big, beautiful budget bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has forced the Senate clerk to read all 940 pages of the bill before debate.

[Chad Pergam]

Under this draft, Republicans will take food away from hungry kids to pay for tax breaks to the rich or. All the data shows Democrats don't like it.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox's Chad Pergam reports from Capitol Hill.

[Unnamed Senate Expert]

Usually when they actually get onto an actual bill, what happens is they read just the title of the bill. Technically, from a very technical standpoint, they are supposed to read the entire thing out loud. Well, guess what? That almost never happens. They go through that and then they simply ask unanimous consent. In other words, if all senators are willing, they go on to actual debate on the bill. Chuck Schumer objected to getting rid of the oral reading of the bill. You know, back in the old days when they had, you know, parchment paper and quills, there was only one copy of the bill. And if you weren't in the chamber to actually hear the bill read, you didn't know necessarily what was in it. So they used to read these out loud. This is really just a dilatory tactic by Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader.

[Debra Valentine]

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas on Fox News Live in support.

[Senator Roger Marshall]

This will be the largest tax decrease in American history. We're going to secure the border. A whole lot of other good things, but mostly this is the beginning of America's great golden era.

[Debra Valentine]

Should the revised bill pass the Senate, it'll go back to the House for a second vote. Ukraine says Russia launched its largest aerial assault since the start of the war, with more than 500 weapons fired, including drones, decoys, and missiles. Ukraine says almost 250 of them were shot down and more than 200 others were lost. At least one person was killed. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Debra Valentine]

Some officials in Iran have allegedly called for the execution of the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Outraging Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Fox's Jalnado reports.

[Jalnado]

A semi official state news agency in Iran reports a leader in the country's parliament has banned International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi from Iran. The mayor news agency added that parliamentarians also remove surveillance from Iran's nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said alleged calls in Tehran for the execution of Grossi are unacceptable and should be condemned. He posted on X When we support the IAEA's Critical Verification and monitoring efforts in Iran, we call on Iran to provide for the safety and security of IAEA personnel. Chill NATO Fox News the Supreme Court.

[Debra Valentine]

Issued its final opinions of the term on Friday, settling cases over parental rights and pornography restrictions as the high court concluded its current term. Fox's Jared Halpern has more from Washington.

[Jared Halpern]

A group of Maryland parents successfully argued for an opt out provision for elementary age students, claiming religious objections to some storybooks dealing with same sex relationships and gender identity. The court's conservative majority overturned lower court rulings that had upheld Montgomery County's school district policy. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the lack of an opt out places an unconstitutional burden on free exercise of religion. In a separate case, the justices upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for commercial websites with sexually explicit material, marking the first time the Supreme Court has upheld held such requirements on adults to shield minors from content at the White House. Jared Halpern on Fox News.

[Debra Valentine]

I'm Deborah Valentine.

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