8PM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET Newscast (June 14, 2026)

Overview
This episode provides a rapid roundup of the day’s biggest national and international headlines, with breaking news on a historic US-Iran peace deal, domestic tragedies, global summit preparations, a major sports riot in New York, and the latest public health crisis in Africa. The newscast features on-the-ground reporting, official statements, and commentary from a range of FOX News correspondents and high-level American officials.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Peace Agreement Announced

• Details (00:02-00:54):
  • President Trump announces an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The deal lifts the naval blockade on Iranian ports and starts in-depth nuclear negotiations.
  • Pakistan’s Prime Minister played a key mediation role.
  • Official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Notable Quotes:

• Trey Yings (00:12):
  “Those vessels that are trapped in the Persian Gulf will be able to export that crude oil from these Gulf countries… The naval blockade lifted on Iranian ports and these detailed discussions on Iran's nuclear program set to begin…”
• Trey Yings (00:12):
  “The president making this announcement on his birthday.”
• Trey Yings (00:33):
  “…another statement released by the prime minister of Pakistan, one of the key mediators in the conversations that led to this agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.”

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2. Official and Political Reactions

• Details (00:54-01:06):
  • Vice President JD Vance hails the agreement as making the world “a safer place”.
  • Vance expresses strong confidence over Iran’s nuclear capabilities being constrained.

Notable Quotes:

• JD Vance (00:59):
  “I think we can say with confidence Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.”
• JD Vance (01:04):
  “But a big win tonight.”

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3. Butler, Missouri Plane Crash

• Details (01:06-01:39):
  • A small plane crash results in the deaths of 11 skydivers and the pilot.
  • Local authorities working to identify victims and support families.
  • Investigation underway by NTSB and FAA.
  • Butler Memorial Airport and nearby highways closed during the investigation.

Notable Quotes:

• Madison Scarpino (01:11):
  “They're working to figure out how and why that happened... brought in extra staff and clergy to be there for them.”

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4. Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized

• Details (01:39-02:01):
  • Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, admitted to the hospital for undisclosed reasons.
  • Staff reports he is “receiving excellent care.”

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5. Preparations for the G7 Summit

• Details (03:02-03:46):
  • Summit kicks off tomorrow in Switzerland/France; security heightened.
  • Key topics: economic growth, illegal immigration, artificial intelligence.
  • President Trump scheduled meetings with leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE.
  • Ukraine President Zelensky pushes for a dignified, secure end to the war with Russia and stresses allied unity.

Notable Quotes:

• Volodymyr Zelensky (as read, 03:30):
  “We must end this war in a dignified way and with guaranteed security... It is through strength, the unity of partners and pressure on Russia that this can be achieved in a lasting way.”

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6. NYC Riots and World Cup Fallout

• Details (03:46-04:31):
  • Celebration of Knicks' NBA Championship marred by violence.
  • Five school buses from a World Cup match in New Jersey set ablaze; five police vehicles damaged.
  • 17-year-old shot in the foot, expected to recover.
  • NYPD responds to chaos, arrests 63 people.

Notable Quotes:

• JD Vance (03:59):
  “...people were caught hanging from street lights and lamp posts. There was utter pandemonium in some parts of the Big Apple...”

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7. Ebola Outbreak Update

• Details (04:31-04:58):
  • Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Bendibogyo strain) climb to 676, with 136 deaths—a sharp rise in days.
  • Ministry of Health cited as the source.

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Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• Historic Announcement:

  • President Trump’s birthday coincides with the US-Iran peace announcement (00:12-00:54)

• Strong Language from VP:

  • JD Vance confidently declares, “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” (00:59)

• On-the-Ground Human Angle:

  • Emotional support brought in for families of the Butler plane crash victims (01:11)

• Quote from Ukraine’s President:

  • “We must end this war in a dignified way...” (03:30)

• Scenes of NYC Pandemonium:

  • Descriptions of chaos after championship win, with property damage and arrests (03:59-04:31)

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Conclusion

This newscast covered major global and national events with crisp reporting and firsthand quotes. The top story was the breakthrough in US-Iran relations, marked by quotes from the President and Vice President, followed by serious updates on domestic tragedy, global summits, sports-related riots, and a grave public health development abroad. The direct language and authoritative sourcing give the episode urgency and gravitas, reflecting FOX News’s fast-paced briefing style.

Transcript

[Kathleen Maloney]

This is a FOX News alert. I'm Kathleen Maloney. President Trump says the US And Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Fox's Trey Yings with more.

[Trey Yings]

A major development here as President Trump announces there is a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is open once again. Those vessels that are trapped in the Persian Gulf will be able to export that crude oil from these Gulf countries. The naval blockade lifted on Iranian ports and the these detailed discussions on Iran's nuclear program set to begin. The president making this announcement on his birthday. From the White House in Washington, there was another statement released by the prime minister of Pakistan, one of the key mediators in the conversations that led to this agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. There will be an official signing ceremony on Friday, June 19th in Switzerland.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Vice President JD Vance in an interview with FOX News Live says the world is now a safer place.

[JD Vance]

I think we can say with confidence Iran will never have a nuclear weapons.

[Trey Yings]

We got a lot of work to do.

[JD Vance]

But a big win tonight.

[Kathleen Maloney]

11 skydivers and one pilot are dead after a plane crash in Butler, Missouri today.

[Madison Scarpino]

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

[Kathleen Maloney]

investigating Fox's Madison Scarpino. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital earlier this morning. A spokesperson for the 83 year old says he's receiving excellent care. It is unknown why he is hospitalized. America is listening to FOX News. Nearly home.

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[Kathleen Maloney]

Preparations are underway in Switzerland and France for the G7 summit, which starts tomorrow. This coming as the US and Iran prepare to sign a peace deal, the

[Unnamed News Correspondent]

president plans to meet with leaders to address a variety of things. Economic growth among them illegal immigration, artificial intelligence. On the sidelines, though, he is planning to meet one on one with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the uae. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is also going to be here at the G7, though not meeting directly with Trump. He writes this on we must end this war in a dignified way and with guaranteed security. And it is through strength, the unity of partners and pressure on Russia that this can be achieved in a lasting way. I thank everyone who is helping us.

[Kathleen Maloney]

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.

[JD Vance]

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.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's CB Cotton reporting in New York City, 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 from the Bendibogyo strain. That's 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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