8PM ET 06/18/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 06/18/2026 Newscast

Date Aired: June 19, 2026
Host: Fox News Podcasts
Episode Theme: Fast-paced updates on U.S. and international news, legal developments, and economic trends.

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This episode delivers an hourly roundup of significant political, legal, and economic headlines. The main topics include U.S.-Israel relations, a Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership and drug use, a terrorism plot tied to immigration issues, renewed controversy over New York City’s horse carriages, gas prices, and financial markets.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Israel Tensions Over Iran (00:02–00:51)

• The Trump administration warned Israeli officials against interfering with the Iran nuclear memorandum of understanding.
• Vice President J.D. Vance sharply criticized Israel’s response to the Iran deal:
  • Vance told Israeli officials to “wake up and smell the reality of the situation,” emphasizing that the U.S. is Israel’s only significant ally.
    • Quote: “Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation.” (J.D. Vance, 00:20)
  • He underscores Trump as the “only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment.” (J.D. Vance, 00:32)
• President Trump has been critical of Israel’s operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
• The Iran MOU includes a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israel’s military presence will persist as long as security needs require.

2. U.S. Domestic Security & Immigration (00:51–01:38)

• White House/Department of Homeland Security: Announced the alleged ringleader of a White House terror plot at a UFC event is an illegal migrant from Mexico.
• Details:
  • Abraham Alvarez, who came to the U.S. as a child, was protected by DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) since 2014.
  • Alvarez reportedly overstayed his visa and gained deportation relief under the Obama administration.
• War Secretary Pete Hegseth: In Brussels, announced a six-month review of U.S. Military Forces in Europe among ongoing NATO meetings.

3. Carlos Mencia’s Legal Troubles (01:38–02:02)

• Stand-up comic Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for not reporting/paying taxes on more than $8 million.
• Louisiana County Attorney Nathan Hockman states Mencia owes over $300,000 in state taxes.

4. Supreme Court Ruling: Guns & Drug Use (03:01–03:44)

• The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a Texas man (Ali Daniel Hamani) whose Second Amendment rights were infringed by federal law prohibiting drug users from firearm ownership.
  • The law was deemed overly broad, equating occasional users with addicts.
  • Hamani’s only charge was gun possession after agents found marijuana at his home; he admitted to using it every other day.
  • Notable Context: President Biden’s son, Hunter, was convicted under this law but later pardoned.
  • Quote: “The ruling does not invalidate the law, but says it’s too broad, lumping occasional drug users in with addicts or people who are currently intoxicated.” (Chris Foster, 03:13)

5. New York Central Park Carriage Accident (03:44–04:08)

• A teenager died during a horse-drawn carriage ride; calls are renewed to ban these rides in NYC.
• The horse bolted, causing the teen’s father to jump out of the carriage to help his wife, who had fallen.
• The City Council will hold a hearing on the issue next month.

6. Gas Prices & Summer Travel (04:08–04:42)

• AAA reports the national average gas price has dropped to $3.99/gallon, still higher than last year but lower than last month.
• More travelers are expected to drive 50+ miles this Memorial Day weekend, as driving remains cheaper than flying for families.
  • Quote: “Filling up the tank for a road trip is still cheaper than purchasing flights for many travelers, especially families with kids.” (AAA, 04:32)

7. Stock Market Update (04:42–04:58)

• Markets rebounded:
  • Dow +72
  • NASDAQ +496
  • S&P +80
• Markets closed the next day for Juneteenth.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• J.D. Vance (00:20): “Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation.”
• J.D. Vance (00:32): “Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time.”
• Chris Foster (03:13): “The ruling does not invalidate the law, but says it’s too broad, lumping occasional drug users in with addicts or people who are currently intoxicated.”
• AAA report (04:32): “Filling up the tank for a road trip is still cheaper than purchasing flights for many travelers, especially families with kids.”

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Important Timestamps

| Segment | Highlights | Timestamp | |---|---|---| | US–Israel Tensions | Trump admin warns Israel, Vance rebukes Israeli officials | 00:02–00:51 | | White House Terror Plot | Suspect identified as DACA recipient, immigration debate | 01:17–01:38 | | Carlos Mencia Indicted | Tax evasion charges | 01:38–02:02 | | Supreme Court Decision | Gun rights, drug use law narrowed | 03:01–03:44 | | Central Park Accident | Teen dies, calls to ban horse carriages | 03:44–04:08 | | Gas Prices/Travel | Summer travel cost updates | 04:08–04:42 | | Market Recap | Stock gains, Juneteenth closure | 04:42–04:58 |

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This summary captures the direct tone, brisk delivery, and focus on high-impact headlines characteristic of the Fox News Hourly Update, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the latest developments and context around key national and international issues.

Transcript

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A warning to Israel. I'm Lisa Lacera of Fox News. The Trump administration telling Israeli officials to not interfere with the Iran nuclear deal.

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Vice President J.D. vance delivered a sharp rebuke to Israeli government officials who are criticizing the memorandum of understanding with Iran.

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Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and and smell the reality of the situation, vance

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says the US Is the only powerful ally Israel has right now.

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Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time.

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President Trump has criticized Israeli operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants. The MOU with Iran does include a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Fox's Jared Halpern the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's military will stay in security zone of southern Lebanon as long as Israel's security needs require it. War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Brussels meeting with NATO leaders announcing a six month review of US Forces in Europe. The Department of Homeland Security says the White House UFC terror plot ringleader is an illegal migrant from Mexico.

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Abraham Alvarez was identified in federal documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to carry out a mass casualty event. And at the UFC White house event on June 14, DHS says he's an illegal immigrant from Mexico who overstayed his visa. Alvarez, who came to the United States as a child, was granted deportation relief by the Obama administration in 2014 through the DACA program.

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Fox's Gianna Jalosi stand up comic Carlos Mencia facing 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings. Louisiana County Attorney Nathan Hockman says Mencia owes more than 300,000 in state taxes. America's listening to Fox News. Nearly home.

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The Supreme Court sides with a Texas man challenging a law banning drug users from owning firearms.

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The Supreme Court rules unanimously Ali Daniel Hamani's Second Amendment gun rights were violated by a federal law banning gun possession by illegal drug users. The ruling does not invalidate the law, but says it's too broad, lumping occasional drug users in with addicts or people who are currently intoxicated. Hamani was indicted after Federal agents found a 9 millimeter pistol and marijuana during a search of his home in Texas in 2022. He told them he used marijuana about every other day. The law is usually used in cases involving other charges. Defense attorneys say sometimes prosecutors throw it in there as leverage. It was the only charge brought against him. President Biden's son Hunter was convicted under that law two years ago and pardoned by his father before sentencing. Chris Foster, FOX News.

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The death of a teenager who was taking a horse drawn carriage ride with his family in New York Central park has led to renewed calls to ban the rides. The accident happened yesterday when the horse bolted from its driver. The teen's father says his son jumped from the carriage to help his mother after she fell. The City Council plans to hold a hearing on the matter next month. Gas prices have moderated from recent highs, but you're still paying more than you did a year ago.

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AAA's national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped below $4 to $3.99, about $0.50 below the average from a month ago. Prices are still about 25% higher than this time last year. AAA says despite these higher prices, slightly more people are expected to drive at least 50 miles from day weekend than last year. AAA says filling up the tank for a road trip is still cheaper than purchasing flights for many travelers, especially families with kids.

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