8PM ET 06/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 06/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Roger Stern, Fox News Team
Date: June 14, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode features the latest updates on diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, exclusive reporting on UFO files just released by the Pentagon, a historic win by the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, news on an expired key intelligence law, and an NBA Finals update. Presented in Fox News’ straightforward and rapid-fire style, this broadcast delivers concise, timely reports relevant to national and international audiences.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. U.S.–Iran “Beast Deal” Prospects and Security in the Strait of Hormuz

• Reporter: Roger Stern; Max Gordon
• Timestamps: [00:03]–[01:04]

Details:

• President Trump asserts a peace (referred to as “beast deal” in transcript) with Iran will be signed the next day, but Iran signals more time is needed.
• Max Gordon (00:17): Explains ongoing discord over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran launching attack drones at commercial ships. U.S. CENTCOM reports all drones neutralized, and the international trade corridor remains mostly open except for Iranian ports under blockade.
• Both sides are highlighting terms of a potential memorandum:
  • Destruction and removal of Iran’s nuclear materials
  • Dismantling Iran’s nuclear program
  • No sanctions relief until full compliance
  • Opening Strait of Hormuz to all shipping
  • Iran must stop funding terrorist groups
• President Trump will address clearing mines from the Strait at the upcoming G7 summit.

Notable Quote:

• Max Gordon (00:47): “The performance-based deal includes the destruction and removal of Iran's nuclear material, Iran dismantling its nuclear program, no sanctions relief until compliance, opening up the Strait of Hormuz and ending the funding of terrorist groups.”

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2. Team USA’s Historic World Cup Win

• Reporter: Brian Yenith
• Timestamps: [01:17]–[01:50]

Details:

• U.S. men’s national soccer team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles—first time in history they score four goals in a World Cup game.
• Flo Baligan became the first American since 1930 to score two goals in one match.
• The win is being called “historic” and “the best US men's national soccer team showing at a World Cup ever”.

Notable Quote:

• Brian Yenith (01:18): “Amazing, spectacular, historic. It's being called the best US men's national soccer team showing at a World Cup ever.”

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3. Pentagon Releases New UFO Files

• Reporter: Madison Scarpino
• Timestamps: [02:32]–[03:20]

Details:

• The Pentagon released a third batch of videos and files on UFO phenomena; four of the videos were recorded in the U.S.
• Several documented sightings involve “strange orbs in the sky.”
• One case: A couple in July filmed a “brilliant red sphere,” which appeared to split into two similar orbs, described as having a white plasma sun center “about the size of a basketball” and flying in formation.
• Four years ago, five Army members reported seeing a floating, potato-shaped object over Cheyenne Mountain.
• Follows President Trump’s order to make alien-related files public.

Notable Quote:

• Madison Scarpino (02:54): “They described what they saw as a brilliant red sphere. They say the center appeared to be a white plasma sun about the size of a basketball. When the orb moved, a second identical one appeared. And they say the orbs were moving as if they were flying in formation.”

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4. Intelligence Gaps as FISA Section 702 Expires

• Reporter: Chad Pergram
• Timestamps: [03:20]–[04:05]

Details:

• Congress leaves for recess without renewing FISA Section 702, a law enabling government surveillance of foreign intelligence targets.
• A bipartisan coalition in Congress blocked an emergency extension.
• Courts have confirmed government can still track some communications temporarily, but it’s unclear if private telecoms will support access without specific legal protections.

Notable Quote:

• Chad Pergram (03:35): “FISA siphons the calls, emails and texts of foreign intelligence targets. But a court ruling says the government can still track suspect communications despite a lapse in the law.”

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5. NBA Finals: Knicks Aim for First Title Since 1973

• Reporter: Roger Stern
• Timestamps: [04:05]–[04:28]

Details:

• The New York Knicks are poised to clinch their first NBA championship in over 50 years, leading the series 3-1 against the San Antonio Spurs.
• Tonight’s tipoff is at 8:30pm; if Knicks lose, they have a chance to secure the win at home.

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Memorable Moments

• World Cup Records:
  Brian Yenith (01:32): “Team USA dominated Paraguay 4 to 1 in Los Angeles, led by Flo Baligan becoming the first American to score two goals in a World Cup match since 1930.”
• UFO File Release:
  Madison Scarpino (02:54): “They say when the orb moved, a second identical one appeared. And they say the orbs were moving as if they were flying in formation.”
• Legal Uncertainty Over Intelligence:
  Chad Pergram (03:53): “It’s unclear if telecommunications companies will provide digital breadcrumbs to the government lacking a congressional safeguard.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• U.S.–Iran Deal and the Strait of Hormuz: 00:03–01:04
• Team USA Soccer Historic Win: 01:17–01:50
• UFO Files Released: 02:32–03:20
• FISA Section 702 Lapse: 03:20–04:05
• NBA Finals Update: 04:05–04:28

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Summary:
In this concise newscast, Fox News reports on breakthrough diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, momentous achievements in American soccer, fresh revelations about UFO sightings, the expiration of a pivotal government surveillance law, and the Knicks’ pursuit of NBA glory. The brisk, fact-driven style offers listeners rapid access to developments from Washington to the World Cup and beyond.

Transcript

[Roger Stern]

Will it happen this time? I'm Roger Stern, Fox News. President Trump says the US And Iran will sign a beast deal tomorrow, but Iran says it may take days if it does happen. Meanwhile, Fox's Max Gordon looking at the issues keeping both nations apart.

[Max Gordon]

Both sides are still wrestling over the Strait of Hormuz. Last night, Iran launched several one way attack drones trying to strike commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US Forces say they shut them all down though with CENTCOM stating that the International Trade Corps corridor remains open for transit. That is except for ships trying to go to or from Iranian ports with the blockade still in place. Meanwhile, Tehran and Washington are both trying to play up their end of a potential memorandum of understanding that would end the war and open up a longer negotiation period. According to a senior administration official, the performance based deal includes the destruction and removal of Iran's nuclear material, Iran dismantling its nuclear program, no sanctions relief until compliance, opening up the Strait of Hormuz and ending the funding of terrorist groups.

[Roger Stern]

The president is expected to discuss getting minds out of the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit which begins on Monday. Team USA won its World cup opener last night against Paraguay 4 to 1.

[Brian Yenith]

Amazing, spectacular, historic. It's being called the best US men's national soccer team showing at a World cup ever. And that's because for the first time in history, the U.S. men's national soccer team scored four goals in a World cup match. To put that in perspective, Team USA scored three goals total in the last World Cup. Now Last night, Team USA dominated Paraguay 4 to 1 in Los Angeles, led by Flo Baligan becoming the first American to score two goals in a World cup match since 1930.

[Roger Stern]

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[Roger Stern]

the Pentagon has released a new batch of videos and files related to UFOs and for them were shot in the U.S. fox's Madison Scarpino.

[Madison Scarpino]

The files show that there have been several unusual encounters, multiple sightings of strange orbs in the sky just over the last few years. A couple of months ago, the President Trump ordered his administration to make files related to aliens and extraterrestrial life public. And we now have that third batch of those photos, documents and videos. Back in July, a couple saw an intense bright light in their backyard around 9pm and started recording on their iPhone 14. They described what they saw as a brilliant red sphere. They say the center appeared to be a white plasma sun about the size of a basketball. They say when the orb moved, a second identical one appeared. And they say the orbs were moving as if they were flying in formation.

[Roger Stern]

We're also learning that four years ago five members of the army reported seeing an object shaped like a potato hovering over Cheyenne Mountain. Congress left on a week long break without extending a key intelligence tool, legal

[Chad Pergram]

authority for the government's foremost intelligence gathering weapon to foil terrorism. FISA section 702 expires, there's worry about unprecedented vulnerability. A bipartisan coalition tanked an emergency FISA extension in Congress. FISA siphons the calls, emails and texts of foreign intelligence targets. But a court ruling says the government can still track suspect communications despite a lapse in the law. However, it's unclear if telecommunications companies will provide digital breadcrumbs to the government lacking a congressional safeguard.

[Roger Stern]

Fox's Chad Pergram. Tonight, the Knicks will try to win their first NBA championship since 1973. The Knicks are at spurs in San Antonio, tipping off at 8:30pm Knicks lead the best of seven series three games to one. And if they lose tonight, they could still have a win at home. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.

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