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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 06/04/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News Reporters
Date: June 4, 2026

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise report on major developments from US foreign policy, energy, and domestic safety to job market trends. Significant stories include President Trump's stance on Iran and Ukraine, expanded sanctions against Cuba, coal industry investment, crime in Atlanta’s transit system, a Wisconsin water contamination settlement, and new job market data.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump on Iran and Ukraine

Timestamps: 00:02–01:03

Iran:
- President Trump confidently predicts victory over Iran, stating it will be accomplished “militarily or on paper.”
- He forcefully reiterates, “[Iran] will never have a nuclear weapon.” (00:14, Fox News Reporter)
- Trump claims no deal with Iran is necessary to acquire its enriched uranium.
- Yesterday, he raised the prospect that a deal with Iran could be struck imminently.
Ukraine War:
- Trump expresses hope for direct talks between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and Russia’s President Putin.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in a public letter, urges Putin to choose “peace or a prolonged conflict.”
- Zelenskyy blames Putin for the war but offers direct negotiations:
  
  “The choice is yours now, peace or a prolonged conflict.” (00:35, Zelenskyy's letter)
  - Main proposals: ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and a negotiated end, while assuring the Ukrainian public that fighting will continue if talks break down.

2. Expanded Sanctions Against Cuba

Timestamps: 01:03–01:26

Trump signs an executive order broadening sanctions against Cuba.
Sanctions target President Miguel Diaz Canel, his wife, and three others, including Raul Castro’s son.
Context: Part of ongoing US pressure on Cuban leadership. (Reported by Carmen Roberts)

3. Energy Policy: Funding Coal & Critique of Alternatives

Timestamps: 01:26–01:36

Trump utilizes the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million for refurbishing and expanding US coal plants, mines, and an export hub.
Trump stresses the size and power of the coal industry:

“A great business, really a big business and it's real power. It's in terms of power, there's really nothing like it.” (01:26, Fox News Reporter)
The President critiques wind energy, claiming coal is more cost-effective.

4. Market Update

Timestamps: 01:36–01:50

Wall Street indices:
- Dow Jones up by 875 points, setting a record high.
- NASDAQ down by 23.
- S&P gains 34, marking the 10th gain in 11 days.

5. Atlanta Transit System Investigation After Stabbings

Timestamps: 02:23–03:03

Two stabbing incidents prompt investigations into Atlanta’s Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
- Victims: a 66-year-old woman (on a train) and a 40-year-old man (in a station).
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy orders a Federal Transit Administration review.

“Security incidents on Atlanta transit happen at a rate more than twice the national average.” (02:23, Secretary Duffy)
- The probe will examine crime rates, fare evasion, and fund usage.
Comparison: Similar federal focus has reduced crime rates in DC, led to the appointment of a transit police chief in LA, and installation of anti-fare evasion gates in San Francisco.

6. Wisconsin Water Contamination Settlement

Timestamps: 03:03–03:29

Tyco Fire Products agrees to a $10 million settlement over firefighting foam contamination with “forever chemicals” in northeast Wisconsin water supplies.
Governor Tony Evers calls it a “historic and important milestone in the fight for clean water.”

7. Labor Market Update: Unemployment and AI Layoffs

Timestamps: 03:29–04:05

Unemployment insurance filings up by 13,000 to 225,000 last week—slightly above expectations but not alarming.
- Continuing claims drop by 8,000 to 1.77 million.
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports over 97,000 job cuts in May (up 16% from April).

“Artificial intelligence was the leading reason for job cuts in May for the third month in a row.” (03:29, Fox News Reporter)

Notable Quotes & Moments

President Trump’s assurance:

“They will never have a nuclear weapon.” (00:14, Fox News Reporter regardless of attribution source)
Zelenskyy’s direct appeal to Putin:

“The choice is yours now, peace or a prolonged conflict.” (00:35, Zelenskyy's letter)
On Atlanta transit crime:

“Security incidents on Atlanta transit happen at a rate more than twice the national average.” (02:23, Secretary Duffy)
On AI-driven layoffs:

“Artificial intelligence was the leading reason for job cuts in May for the third month in a row.” (03:29, Fox News Reporter)

Segment Timestamps

Iran/Ukraine Update: 00:02–01:03
Cuba Sanctions/Energy Policy: 01:03–01:36
Market Update: 01:36–01:50
Atlanta Transit Investigation: 02:23–03:03
Wisconsin Settlement: 03:03–03:29
Unemployment/AI Job Cuts: 03:29–04:05

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[00:03]
Lisa Licera
He predicts we will win in Iran. I'm Lisa Licera of Fox News. President Trump with the comments this afternoon saying the victory will happen militarily or on paper and again saying they will
[00:15]
Fox News Reporter
not have, they will never have a nuclear weapon.
[00:17]
Lisa Licera
The president saying we do not need a deal with Iran to obtain their enriched uranium. Yesterday, the president said a deal with Iran could happen by the weekend. On the Russia Ukraine war, President Trump said it would be great if Ukraine's President Zelensky and Russian President Putin met as Zelensky. Zelenskyy in a letter called for direct talks with Putin to end the war.
[00:35]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
In an open letter posted on the Ukrainian president's website, Zelenskyy told Putin the choice is yours now, peace or a prolonged conflict. The long detailed letter blames Putin personally for the war, but also offers a path forward through direct talks between the two leaders. Zelenskyy called for a ceasefire, a prisoner exchange and a negotiated end to the war, while making it clear Ukraine will keep fighting, fighting if talks fail.
[01:03]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Carmen Roberts Sanctions imposed against Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel, his wife and three others, including the son of former Cuban President Raul Castro. The sanctions coming after President Trump signed an executive order expanding sanctions against the island. President Trump invoking the Defense Production act to gain access to $700 million for U.S. coal plants.
[01:26]
Fox News Reporter
A great business, really a big business and it's real power. It's in terms of power, there's really nothing like it.
[01:37]
Lisa Licera
Money will be used to refurbish and expand coal plants, mines in an export hub. The president has been critical of alternative energy, including wind farms, claiming coal is much cheaper. Wall street have now gained 875, reaching another record high. The NASDAQ lost 23, the S&P plus 34 10th gain in the last 11 days. America is listening to Fox. When your home system or appliance breaks down, American home shield will help fix or replace the covered item, no matter its age. Visit ahs.com listen for 20% off any plan. See ahs.com contracts for coverage, details, limitations and exclusions. Two stabbings prompting the Department of Education, the Department of Transportation to investigate Atlanta's public transportation system.
[02:23]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he's directed the Federal Transit Administration to look into the safety of of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority after a 66 year old woman was stabbed on a train and a 40 year old man was stabbed at a transit station. Duffy notes in a statement that security incidents on Atlanta transit happen at a rate more than twice the national average. The FTA will focus on crime and fare evasion as well as how funds are spent in Atlanta. Duffy says the FDA's focus on transit safety in other cities has resulted in a reduction of crime in D.C. the appointment of a transit police chief in Los Angeles, and helped lead to the installation of new gates meant to stop fare evasion in San Francisco. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.
[03:04]
Lisa Licera
Tyco Fire Products, which manufactures firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with so called forever chemicals which don't break down in water, has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state. Governor Tony Evers called the settlement his historic and important milestone in the fight for clean water. Economists looking at mixed news on the job market ahead of the monthly employment report coming out tomorrow morning.
[03:29]
Fox News Reporter
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time rose by 13,000 last week to 225,000. It is slightly more than expected, but within the range of a healthy job market. Continuing claims, those remaining on Benefits declined by 8,000 to 1.77 million for the week before. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas says there were more than 97,000 job cuts announced last month, up 16% from April. Challenger says artificial intelligence was the leading reason for employ job cuts in May for the third month in a row.
[04:06]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Jenny Casola. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.
[04:15]
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