8AM ET 06/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 06/19/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Air Date: June 19, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced round-up of the day's top national and international stories. Major topics include President Trump's newly signed deal with Iran, domestic political highlights, global security concerns, high-profile events such as the Obama Presidential Center opening, and notable updates in sports and business. As always, the hour captures FOX News’s direct, headline-driven reporting voice.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Iran Deal Announcement

• President Trump's Defense of the Deal

  • On the Axio show with Mark Caputo, President Trump called his Iran agreement a “great one,” insisting that what he had once called for — “unconditional surrender” — had essentially been achieved.
    • Quote:
      • “Well, it really probably is unconditional surrender. It is. I think so.” – President Trump (00:12)
  • The president claims the deal ensures Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and reopens the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.

• Congressional Critique (Rich McCormick, R-GA):

  • Significant GOP criticism centers on the assets and sanctions components:
    • Quote:
      • “They're going to get $300 billion no matter where it comes from. They're going to have sanctions that we had before the war removed.” – Rep. Rich McCormick (00:31)
    • Further Concern:
      • “Really will have a lot of money freed up now to rebuild their military. And I really don't like that. I don't trust the regime at all.” – Rep. McCormick (00:41)
  • The deal initiates 60 days of nuclear talks.

• Talks Postponed:

  • Scheduled negotiations in Switzerland did not begin; Vice President Vance's trip was canceled due to the delay.
  • The White House cited “logistics” as a persistent challenge.
    • Quote:
      • “…the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable.” – Max Gordon, FOX News, Dubai (00:53)
  • Reports indicate Iran skipped the talks due to recent fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, which left at least 18 people dead, including four Israeli soldiers.

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2. International & Domestic Security Events

• US Military Anti-Drug Operations:
  • Another suspected drug-smuggling boat was destroyed off South America’s coast, killing three; over 200 alleged “narco terrorists” have been killed in the operations since September. (01:12)
• Violence in New York City:
  • Times Square saw gunfire and a stabbing after a fight escalated, resulting in one person hospitalized and another suspect detained.
  • Additional shooting a few blocks away caused panic among locals and tourists, just hours after the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade. (01:12–02:00)

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3. Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

• Opening Ceremony:
  • The center — labeled the largest and most expensive presidential library in US history — officially opened to the public after a high-profile ceremony.
  • Quote:
    • “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.” – Barack Obama (02:32)
• Political Undertones:
  • All living former presidents and first ladies attended except President Trump, who was not invited and had previously disparaged the center.
  • The Obamas delivered speeches with subtler criticisms of Trump-era policies, and Michelle Obama highlighted her husband’s Nobel Peace Prize for applause.
  • The couple voiced hopes that the center would aid the city’s disadvantaged South Side.
• Protests by Contractors:
  • Amidst the fanfare, contractors protested for unpaid wages totaling millions of dollars.

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4. Congressional Return – Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ)

• Medical Absence:
  • After months' absence due to illness, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to resume in-person work on June 30.
    • Quote:
      • “...eager to return to in person work and resume a full schedule.” – Political Consultant (03:34)
  • Kaine had last voted in March; doctors expect a full recovery.
• Political Context:
  • Democrats aim to unseat him in November's bid to retake Congressional control. (03:53)

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5. Other National Headlines

• Juneteenth Holiday:
  • No trading on Wall Street; banks, schools, and post offices are closed. (03:53–04:00)
• World Cup Soccer:
  • Mexico advances after beating South Korea; Team USA faces Australia at 3pm ET.
  • “Americans play Australia at 3pm Eastern on Fox.” – Dave Anthony

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “[The Iran deal] really probably is unconditional surrender. It is. I think so.”
  — President Trump (00:12)

• “They're going to get $300 billion no matter where it comes from. They're going to have sanctions that we had before the war removed.”
  — Rep. Rich McCormick (00:31)

• “…logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable.”
  — Max Gordon, FOX News (00:53)

• “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.”
  — Barack Obama (02:32)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:03 – President Trump’s Iran deal statements
• 00:31 – Rep. McCormick’s criticism of the deal
• 00:53 – Delay in nuclear negotiations; reporting from Max Gordon
• 01:12 – Violence in Lebanon and New York; US anti-drug operation
• 02:23 – Obama Presidential Center opening, remarks and controversies
• 03:25 – Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s anticipated return to Congress
• 03:53 – Juneteenth market holiday, World Cup soccer update

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This episode delivers high-level coverage with rapid, direct reporting on geopolitics, security, politics, and major national events, mirroring FOX News’s energetic tone and focus on headline news.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

He insists the deal with Iran he signed Wednesday is a great one. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. But President Trump was pressed on that on the Axio show with Mark Caputo. You had talked about you only wanted unconditional surrender and, well, the MOU doesn't look like unconditional surrender. Well, it really probably is unconditional surrender. It is. I think so. The president says the deal prevents Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and reopens the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. But some in Congress are critical, including Republicans.

[Rich McCormick]

They're going to get $300 billion no matter where it comes from. They're going to have sanctions that we had before the war removed.

[Dave Anthony]

Congressman Rich McCormick also tells Fox they

[Rich McCormick]

really will have a lot of money freed up now to rebuild their military. And I really don't like that. I don't trust the regime at all.

[Dave Anthony]

The deal opens up 60 days of nuclear talks and Vice President Vance's trip to take part in those today did not happen.

[Max Gordon]

Negotiators were going to be meeting in Switzerland, but the meeting has now been postponed. The White House putting out this statement saying the plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized and the delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Max Gordon in Dubai there are reports Iran wasn't going to go. Upset over new fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah militants. At least 18 people reported dead. And along with four Israeli soldiers, the US military has blown up another suspected drug smuggling boat off South America's coast, killing three on board. It's now more than 200 alleged narco terrorists who died in this operation targeting drug trafficking since September. In New York City, those shots were fired in Times Square where a fight broke out and someone was also slashed with a knife in the neck and hospitalized. People also were running cover for cover in another shooting a few blocks away. Later, one person's in custody. Police searching for more. It all happened hours after a massive victory parade celebrating the New York Knicks NBA championship. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

The Obama presidential center opens to the public today after a celebrity field opening ceremony in Chicago. The former president says anything.

[Rich McCormick]

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.

[Garrettini]

Every living former president and first lady here to commemorate this event, except for President Trump, who was not invited and who has compared the Obama Presidential center to trash. And the Obamas took plenty of veiled shots against President Trump and his policies during the remarks, like Michelle Obama touting her husband's accomplishments, noting to applause that Obama won a peace prize. The Obamas also talked about how they hope this center, the largest and most expensive in presidential library history, will be a resource for the city's crime and poverty ridden south side. It's also worth noting some of the contractors who actually built the center weren't celebrating. They were protesting over millions of dollars in payments that they say they are still owed.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Garrettini In Chicago, a Republican who's been absent from Congress for months is getting ready to return. In New Jersey, a political consultant to

[Political Consultant]

Republican Congressman Tom K. Cain Jr. Says he is set to return June 30, saying the congressman, who has an unspecified illness, is eager to return to in person work and resume a full schedule. Cain last voted in the House March 5th. An April post to social media said he's been dealing with a personal medical issue and his doctors expected him to recover.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Lisa Lacera Democrats hope to vote Kaine out in November as they try to win back control of Congress. On Wall street, no trading on this Juneteenth holiday. That'll also close schools and banks and post offices. At soccer's World Cup. Mexico shut out South Korea, becoming the first team to advance to the next round. And Team USA hopes to do the same this afternoon. After beating Paraguay in their opening match last week, the Americans play Australia at 3pm Eastern on Fox. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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