Fox News Hourly Update - 6PM ET | June 28, 2025

Host: Daria Albinger
Release Date: June 28, 2025
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1. Senate's Vote on President Trump's Landmark Bill

Key Points:

• The U.S. Senate is gearing up to debate President Donald Trump's significant legislative proposal.
• The President aims to secure passage of his "big, beautiful bill" by the upcoming Independence Day, July 4th.
• Senator Mark Wayne Mullen emphasized the critical need for bipartisan support to achieve the bill's passage.

Notable Quote:

Mark Wayne Mullen (00:17): "We've all had time to negotiate what we want on the bill. And at the end of the day, your idea may be a great idea, but you have to deliver 51 votes. 49 doesn't get you there. 51 has to is the key number to pass."

2. Supreme Court's Ruling Enhances Presidential Power

Key Points:

• Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed a preference for a thorough review of the bill, advocating for reading all 940 pages, which could prolong the legislative process.
• Elon Musk has publicly criticized the bill on his platform X (formerly Twitter), describing it as "utterly insane and destructive," arguing it is overly focused on the past instead of future progress.
• The Supreme Court delivered a pivotal ruling granting increased authority to the President by restricting lower courts from issuing nationwide injunctions on federal matters.

Notable Quotes:

Cheneys Attorney General Pam Bondi (01:23): "This really brings back the Constitution. This is what it's all about. And this is really the opposite of that. I mean, the Constitution has been brought back."

Madeleine Rivera (01:06): "Some of these policies that they're looking to pursue include ending sanctuary city funding, suspending refugee settlement and ending birthright citizenship. Democrats say the Supreme Court's ruling undermines a crucial check on the president's use of executive authority. The president argues otherwise."

Madeleine Rivera (01:33): "The high court, though, did not rule on whether birthright citizenship order, whether that is constitutional. That was what this case was initially about. Attorney General Pam Bondi did not give too many details about how that order will be implemented as it continues to be litigated."

3. Education Policy Shifts: Opting Out of LGBTQ Curriculum

Key Points:

• The Supreme Court has sanctioned policies allowing parents to exclude their children from lessons that involve LGBTQ-themed educational materials.
• This decision underscores the ongoing debates surrounding educational content and parental rights in public schools.

Notable Quote:

Daria Albinger (01:48): "The court also allowed parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ books. America's listening to FOX News."

4. Escalating Tensions Between President Trump and Iran

Key Points:

• President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah, are engaged in a heated exchange of statements amid ongoing regional tensions.
• A recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues, with diplomatic efforts hinting at broader Middle Eastern peace initiatives.
• Satellite imagery reveals increased activity at Iranian uranium enrichment facilities, raising concerns over potential nuclear advancements.
• Discussions in Qatar indicate possible momentum towards expanding the ceasefire into a comprehensive Middle East peace process, especially as Iran faces internal vulnerabilities.

Notable Quotes:

Steve Harrigan (02:42): "President Trump sharply criticized the Ayatollah of Iran for declaring victory in his fight against Israel and the U.S. he also warned Iran that if it tried to enrich uranium to dangerous levels, they could face more bombing from the US."

Pam Bondi (02:54): "I said, look, you're a man of great faith, man who's highly respected in this country. You have to tell the truth. You got beat to hell."

Steve Harrigan (03:01): "President Trump also posted that it was through his personal efforts that the Ayatollah was not assassinated, that he was spared what President Trump called an ugly death. In the meantime, satellite images around that enrichment facility show heavy machinery in the area as well as some earth moving machines."

5. Ongoing Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia

Key Points:

• The Ukrainian military has reported successful strikes against Russian military assets, including four Su-34 warplanes and associated maintenance facilities at a Russian airbase located over 550 miles east of Ukraine’s border.
• These actions are part of a broader campaign named Operation Spider's Web, targeting long-range Russian bombers across multiple air bases.
• Concurrently, President Vladimir Putin has declared readiness for a third round of peace negotiations with Ukraine in Minsk. However, no specific date has been set, and previous negotiation attempts have yet to yield substantive progress.
• The anticipated agenda for the upcoming talks includes terms and conditions for a potential ceasefire, though the conflict remains intense with no indications of de-escalation.

Notable Quotes:

Stephanie Bennett (03:41): "In a post on Telegram, Ukraine's military said they hit four SU34 planes as well as facilities that service and repair them. It happened at a Russian base more than 550 miles east from the Ukrainian border. And earlier, Kyiv carried out another major strike dubbed Operation Spider's Web, striking long-range Russian bombers at several air bases."

Stephanie Bennett (03:41): "Now, yesterday in Minsk, President Putin said that they are ready for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine, but a date has not yet been set. The Russian leader said the terms and conditions of a potential ceasefire are expected to be on the agenda. But so far, previous efforts have been brief and yielded no progress. And the war shows no signs of slowing."

Conclusion: The June 28, 2025 episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivered comprehensive coverage of significant political developments, including legislative efforts by President Trump, pivotal Supreme Court decisions affecting executive power, evolving education policies, heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Through expert analysis and firsthand reports, the broadcast provided listeners with an in-depth understanding of these critical issues shaping the national and international landscape.

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