8PM ET 06/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET, June 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast, hosted by Lisa Lacera, covers the latest developments in U.S.-Iran relations, a high-profile shooting incident in Texas, the passing of a beloved broadcast figure, updates on the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team in the World Cup, business news including a major bankruptcy, and a civil rights historical restoration. The concise 5-minute episode delivers national and international headlines, blending political, crime, sports, business, and cultural updates.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Progress Towards a U.S.-Iran Deal

• The U.S. and Iran have nearly finalized an agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and would launch a 60-day implementation phase.
  • “The Strait of Hormuz would be opened. The US Blockade would be lifted. Iranian media is reporting that Iran would get billions of dollars up front at this signing.” (J.D. Vance, 00:12)
• Vice President J.D. Vance clarifies via Truth Social that no funds would be released simply for signing the deal, emphasizing that the deal prioritizes U.S. and allies’ concerns.
  • Notable Quote: “The Iranians are not receiving any cash and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region.” (J.D. Vance, 00:18)

2. Kennedy Center Name Controversy Resolved

• An appeals court ruled that President Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, following a previous judge's decision that it was added illegally.
• The removal must happen by the end of the day; the center’s website has already been updated. (Lisa Lacera, 00:48)

3. Midland, Texas Shooting Update

• Authorities identify the gunman, Victor Montadillar (age 45), killed after opening fire on officers and bystanders in downtown Midland.
  • He was wanted for attempted murder of a peace officer earlier in the week. (Steven Blanco, 01:13)
• One person was killed, 10 injured; of those, 5 have been discharged, 3 are out of surgery, and one is still in the operating room.
• “No law enforcement was hurt. Midland Memorial Hospital noting it received nine victims from the incident.” (Steven Blanco, 01:31)

4. Passing of Gene Shalit, Iconic Movie Critic

• Gene Shalit, legendary “Today Show” movie critic known for his trademark bushy hair, handlebar mustache, and puns, has died at age 100.
  • “Longtime Today show movie critic Gene Shallet, known for his bushy hair, handlebar mustache and love of puns, has died. He was 100.” (Lisa Lacera, 01:48)
• Marked as a notable cultural moment for the broadcast community.

5. World Cup Kickoff for US Men’s National Team

• The U.S. Men’s National Team is set to face Paraguay in their World Cup opener at Los Angeles Stadium.
  • Prior friendly between these teams saw tensions flare with benches clearing in stoppage time. (Tony Genualdo, 03:06)
• American star Christian Pulisic expresses confidence: “We’re a really good team. We’re able to compete with anyone and … we want to be a real force in this tournament.” (Christian Pulisic, as cited by Tony Genualdo, 03:26–03:36)
• Kickoff: 9pm Eastern, aired on FOX.

6. Sleep Number Files for Bankruptcy

• Sleep Number, the adjustable bed company, files for Chapter 11 in New York and plans to merge with Sleep Country Canada.
  • Will keep stores open through reorganization.
  • CEO Linda Finley: “…while the company made meaningful progress advancing its turnaround efforts and strengthening operations… its overall financial structure remains unsustainable.” (Jenny Coselda, 03:46)
• The company suffered a $50-million loss in the recent quarter.

7. Historic Civil Rights Home Relocated and Restored

• A house where Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders strategized during the civil rights movement now rebuilt at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.
  • “The house is among more than 80 other historic structures in the museum’s Greenfield Village.” (Lisa Lacera, 04:24)

8. Market Update

• Wall Street closed higher as oil prices declined: “The Dow added $3.53. The NASDAQ gained 79.” (Lisa Lacera, 04:53)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Iranians are not receiving any cash and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting.”
  — J.D. Vance, Vice President (00:18)
• “We’re a really good team. We’re able to compete with anyone and … we want to be a real force in this tournament.”
  — Christian Pulisic (via Tony Genualdo, 03:26–03:36)
• “Longtime Today show movie critic Gene Shallet… has died. He was 100.”
  — Lisa Lacera (01:48)
• “Its overall financial structure remains unsustainable.”
  — Linda Finley, Sleep Number CEO (as cited by Jenny Coselda, 03:58)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:03–00:48 – U.S.-Iran deal developments and Kennedy Center decision
• 01:13–01:48 – Midland, TX, shooting updates
• 01:48 – Gene Shalit’s passing
• 03:01–03:36 – U.S. Men’s National Team World Cup preview and player comments
• 03:44–04:24 – Sleep Number bankruptcy update
• 04:24–04:53 – Restoration of historic civil rights home in Michigan and market updates

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Summary

In this brisk FOX News hourly update, listeners are brought up to speed on key international negotiations, significant domestic legal and criminal news, the cultural loss of a television legend, hopes pinned on the national soccer team, and business turbulence – all within a tightly formatted newscast, colored by official briefings and direct quotes.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

A deal almost done. I'm Lisa Lacera, fox news. The U.S. and Iran have agreed to the wording of an agreement that would end the conflict, that would kick start

[J.D. Vance]

a new 60 day implementation phase. The Strait of Hormuz would be opened. The US Blockade would be lifted. Iranian media is reporting that Iran would get billions of dollars up front at this signing. The vice president of the United States, J.D. vance said not so fast. Posting to true social quote, the Iranians are not rece any cash and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson the White House. An appeals court has rejected a last ditch effort by the leadership of the Kennedy center to keep President Trump's name on the building. That means it has to be removed by the end of the day. Last month, a judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally at to the center and ordered it removed. The center's website has already dropped Trump's name. Texas officials identified the gunman who was killed after shooting in Midland.

[Steven Blanco]

The Texas Department of Public Safety revealing the suspect who was killed after opening fire on officers and bystanders in downtown Midland was wanted for the attempted murder of a peace officer during a vehicle pursuit in the city earlier this week.

[Tony Genualdo]

The identity of the suspect, Victor Montadillar, age 45.

[Steven Blanco]

Sergeant Steven Blanco. Officials say one victim was killed, 10 others were injured. No law enforcement was hurt. Midland Memorial Hospital noting it received nine victims from the incident. In an update, reps say five have been discharged, three are out of surgery and one remains in the operating room.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin, longtime Today show movie critic Gene Shallet, known for his bushy hair, handlebar mustache and love of puns, has died. He was 100. America's listening to Fox News. Nearly home.

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[Lisa Lacera]

World cup game for the US Men's National Team gets underway in about an hour.

[Tony Genualdo]

Team USA will begin its quest for a World cup tonight in front of their home fans at Los Angeles Stadium as the team faces Paraguay in its opening contest. These two squads faced each other in a friendly last November, which saw benches clear and stoppage time. It should lead to a great opening contest in this World cup with the Americans trying to silence the critics. Star Christian Pulisic told Thursday that he knows what his team is capable of. We're a really good team. We're able to compete with anyone and

[Jenny Coselda]

we're we want to be a real

[Tony Genualdo]

force in this tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 9pm Eastern on Fox. Tony Genualdo, FOX News There's a bankruptcy

[Lisa Lacera]

in the betting business.

[Jenny Coselda]

Sleep Number, the Adjustable Smart Bed Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in New York. It plans to combine with Sleep Country Canada and says stores will remain open during the reorganization process. Sleep Number, based in Minneapolis, has been dealing with high debt. It lost $50 million in the recent quarter. Sleep Numbers CEO Linda Finley says while the company made meaningful progress advancing its turnaround efforts and strengthening operations, its capital structure, its overall financial structure remains unsustainable. Jenny Coselda, FOX News A home where

[Lisa Lacera]

the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. And other leaders plan strategies during the civil rights movement in the Deep south has been rebuilt at a Michigan museum after dismantled and moved from Alabama. The door of the home's original owners helped open what's known as the Jackson House on the grounds of the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The house is among more than 80 other historic structures in the museum's Greenfield Village. Wall street stocks rose as oil prices fell again. The Dow added $3.53. The NASDAQ gained 79. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is FOX News.

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