6PM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET, June 14, 2026

Host: Kathleen Maloney (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 14, 2026
Episode: 6PM ET Newscast

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Overview

This episode delivers the latest updates on international diplomacy, national tragedies, political figures’ health, mounting global events, local unrest in New York, and a major disease outbreak in Africa. The highlight is the announcement of a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran, alongside coverage of a deadly plane crash, increased security for the G7 summit, and significant public unrest following an NBA championship win.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic US-Iran Peace Deal Announced

• Announcement: Pakistan states a peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran, ending all military operations, including actions in Lebanon.
• Signing: Official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland; later clarified to be conducted electronically.
• Immediate Effects:
  • Immediate and permanent cessation of military operations.
  • Plans to open the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, lift the US blockade, and begin demining.
• Presidential Statement: President addresses supporters stating, “he has ended another war.” (03:08)
• Quote:
  • "Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." – Kathleen Maloney [00:08]
  • "The Strait of Hormuz would open to all immediately... without tolls... the US blockade will be lifted, followed by the demining." – FOX News correspondent [02:57]

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2. Butler, Missouri Plane Crash Tragedy

• Incident: A small plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler, Missouri.
• Authorities’ Actions: Local sheriff and NTSB/FAA investigating; identification of victims pending; support provided to families.
• Status: Butler Memorial Airport and nearby highway closed during investigation.
• Geographical Note: Butler is ~65 miles south of Kansas City.
• Quotes:
  • “Eleven skydivers and one pilot are dead after a plane crash in Butler, Missouri today.” – Kathleen Maloney [00:20]
  • "They brought in extra staff and clergy to be there for them." – Reporter [00:56]

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3. Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized

• Health Update: Senator McConnell admitted to hospital; official statement notes “excellent medical care” without further detail.
• Medical History: Multiple health scares in recent years: flu-like symptoms (hospitalized 8 days), a fall (2024), concussion (2023).
• Quote:
  • “A spokesman for Senator McConnell would only say he's receiving excellent medical care, but that's about all.” – Reporter [01:25]

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4. G7 Summit Preparations Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough

• Summit Details: Switzerland and France ramping up security for the imminent G7 summit.
• Connection: Preparing for world leaders as US-Iran peace deal developments unfold.
• Quote:
  • "French and Swiss authorities are implementing extensive security measures in advance of the world leader's arrival." – Kathleen Maloney [03:28]

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5. NYC Unrest After Knicks Championship

• Incidents:
  • Five school buses (post-World Cup) set on fire.
  • Five police cars damaged; a 17-year-old shot (expected to recover).
  • Scenes of pandemonium, people hanging from street lights and lamp posts.
  • 63 arrests, several facing charges.
• Quote:
  • “There was utter pandemonium in some parts of the Big Apple and a total of 63 people were taken into custody.” – CB Cotton [03:56]

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6. Worsening Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

• Stats: 676 confirmed cases, 136 deaths—a surge of over 70 new cases in just a few days.
• Situation: Outbreak appears to be accelerating according to the DRC's Ministry of Health.
• Quote:
  • "A jump of more than 70 confirmed cases in a matter of days." – Kathleen Maloney [04:15]

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations..."

  • Kathleen Maloney [00:08]

• "We know from the president it is scheduled to happen sometime today...the Strait of Hormuz would open to all immediately."

  • FOX News Correspondent [02:45–02:58]

• "A spokesman for Senator McConnell would only say he's receiving excellent medical care, but that's about all."

  • Reporter [01:25]

• "There was utter pandemonium in some parts of the Big Apple and a total of 63 people were taken into custody..."

  • CB Cotton [03:54]

• "A jump of more than 70 confirmed cases in a matter of days."

  • Kathleen Maloney [04:15]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement – [00:03]–[00:38], [02:32]–[03:21]
• Butler, Missouri Plane Crash – [00:40]–[01:10]
• Senator McConnell Hospitalization – [01:24]–[01:48]
• G7 Summit Preparations – [02:32]–[03:28]
• NYC Knicks Celebration Unrest – [03:34]–[04:06]
• Ebola Outbreak Update – [04:06]–[04:22]

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Memorable Moment

• The declaration of "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations" between the United States and Iran, signaling a historic diplomatic pivot and the rapid sequence of policy changes to follow, is the centerpiece of the newscast.

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This episode provides a sharp, up-to-the-minute roundup of pivotal global and national news, marked by a momentous diplomatic breakthrough, somber tragedy, and developments with major public and political impact.

Transcript

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This is a FOX News alert. I'm Kathleen Maloney. Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the peace deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been reached. That according to Pakistan, both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. And the official signing ceremony is now scheduled to take place Friday, Friday, 19 June in Switzerland. Eleven skydivers and one pilot are dead after a plane crash in Butler, Missouri today.

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The local sheriff says the local plane, not commercial, took off from the Butler Memorial Airport, eventually went down and they're working to figure out how and why that happened. The sheriff says they are still trying to identify the victims and notify their families and they brought in extra staff and clergy to be there for them. So the NTSB and FAA are working the investigation into this fatal crash. And the local sheriff says that the Butler Memorial Airport and the nearby highway will be closed for as long as they're investigating.

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And that is Fox's Madison Scarpino with that report. Butler is roughly 65 miles south of Kansas City. No word yet on the cause of that crash. Kentucky U.S. senator Mitch McConnell admitted to a hospital today.

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A spokesman for Senator McConnell would only say he's receiving excellent medical care, but that's about all. McConnell has had plenty of health issues in recent years. A few months ago he was hospitalized for eight days after experiencing flu like symptoms. He fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a luncheon in 2024. He was hospitalized with a concussion in 2023.

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[A]

Preparations are underway in Switzerland and France for the G7 summit which starts tomorrow. This coming as the US and Iran may be near a peace deal ahead

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of the G7 summit. We still do not know exactly what time this deal between Iran and the US Will be signed. But we do know from the president it is scheduled to happen sometime today. And we also know now that it will happen electronically, digitally. The two sides will not be in person together in one room. The president on Truth Social saying that as soon as it's signed that the Strait of Hormuz would open to all immediately. We are told this will be without tolls. And then the US blockade will be lifted, followed by the demining of the Strait of Hormuz. Friday night, the president told supporters in a telerally that he has ended another war.

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Fox's Aisha Hosny French and Swiss authorities are implementing extensive security measures in advance of the world leader's arrival. While thousands celebrated the Knicks NBA championship last night, it wasn't all fun and games in the Big Apple.

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The NYPD says five school buses being used to transport people from a World cup match in New Jersey were later set on fire. Investigators say five police cars were also damaged and a 17 year old was shot in the foot. Thankfully, he is expected to recover. As officers moved in to make arrest, people were caught hanging from street lights and lamp posts. There was utter pandemonium in some parts of the Big Apple and a total of 63 people were taken into custody and several of them now face charges.

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Fox's CB Cotton the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread. The country's Ministry of Health now reporting 676 confirmed cases and 136 confirmed deaths, a jump of more than 70 confirmed cases in a matter of days. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is Fox News.

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