8PM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: June 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

This concise Fox News newscast delivers top national and international stories, focusing on U.S. policy, politics, breaking crime incidents, Supreme Court decisions, NCAA eligibility rule changes, and sports expansion news. The tone is direct and fast-paced, covering headline events and providing key updates for listeners to stay informed on the hour.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Hails Historic Peace Agreement with Iran

• Main Theme: President Trump, speaking from a Mack Truck plant in Pennsylvania, calls the new peace deal with Iran "historic," emphasizing halting Iran’s nuclear program and keeping critical oil routes open.
• Key Details:
  • Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open, vital for oil passage through NATO territories.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Ruts supports Trump’s strategy, citing Iran as an "exporter of chaos" and warning global security is at stake if Iran goes nuclear.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, if that's okay." – President Trump (00:08)
  • "It is an exporter of chaos. It is an exporter of terrorism. It will be devastating for the region. It would be devastating for the whole world. And if that moment would come where they would get their hands on that nuclear weapon, it is too late." – Mark Ruts (00:35)

Timestamps:

• President Trump’s remarks and Mark Ruts' analysis: 00:02 – 00:50

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2. South Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

• Outcome: Attorney General Alan Wilson wins the GOP nomination for governor, beating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette.
• Context: Despite Yvette’s endorsement from President Trump and outgoing Governor Henry McMaster, Wilson prevails. Wilson has served as Attorney General since 2011.
• Timestamps: 00:54 – 01:10

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3. New York Congressional Primaries & Political Endorsements

• Details: NYC polls remain open for another hour. Mayor Zoran Mamdani backs Daria Lisa Chevalier, Claire Valdez, and Brad Lander — all progressive candidates committed to abolishing ICE, reducing police funding, and challenging the Democratic establishment.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Daria Lisa Chevalier, you might not have heard of her and she says that's the point. She is brand new to the scene." – Lisa Lacera quoting political observers (01:15)
• Other Candidates: Jerry Nadler’s retirement opens up District 12, with high-profile Democrats like Trump critic George Conway and JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg among contenders.
• Timestamps: 01:11 – 01:46

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4. Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill Clears Congress

• Overview: The House passes a wide-ranging bill to make housing more affordable by:
  • Reducing federal regulations
  • Streamlining environmental reviews
  • Accelerating construction
  • Curbing corporate landlords purchasing single-family homes
• Status: Senate passed the bill; President Trump is expected to sign it the next day.
• Timestamps: 01:47 – 01:56

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5. Breaking: Northern California Library Shooting

• Incident: At the Butte County Library in Chico, CA, an 18-year-old attempted a "Columbine-type massacre."
• Details:
  • Two adults killed, child sustained minor injuries
  • Shooter had no connection to victims
  • Police quickly establish a perimeter, entering the library; suspect flees but is apprehended without further gunfire.
• Notable Quote:
  • "It was open a little after 5pm when police say an 18 year old Chico resident, Bradley Scott Sayer, went in wanting to conduct a 1999 Columbine High School type massacre." – Chris Foster (02:37)
• Memorable Moment:
  • "Gunshots and screaming can be heard on the 911 call." – Chris Foster (02:43)
• Timestamps: 02:30 – 03:07

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6. Supreme Court: Religious Rights in Prison

• Ruling: The Supreme Court denies a lawsuit by Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate, who alleged his Rastafari religious rights were violated when prison officials cut his dreadlocks.
• Context: The justices declined to extend a past 2020 ruling (on Muslim men on the FBI’s no-fly list) to this case.
• Timestamps: 03:07 – 03:21

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7. NCAA Expands Student-Athlete Eligibility

• Change: College athletes now get five seasons of play over five years, up from four.
• Details:
  • Eligibility starts at full-time enrollment or after age 19
  • Eliminates waivers for extended eligibility, with exceptions for pregnancy, religious missions, or military service
  • Injury extensions eliminated
• Commentary: Some believe changes are to limit lawsuits from athletes seeking additional eligibility, often tied to NIL (name, image, likeness) income.
• Notable Quote:
  • "Many involved in college sports believe that it's an attempt to collect on nil money." – Tony Genualdo (03:48)
• Timestamps: 03:33 – 04:09

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8. NHL Considers Expansion in Texas

• Update: Houston and Austin are possible expansion cities for the NHL.
• Background: The league last expanded to 32 teams (Seattle Kraken, 2021).
• Timestamps: 04:09 – 04:16

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, if that's okay."
  – President Trump (00:08)

• "It is an exporter of chaos... devastating for the whole world. If that moment would come where they would get their hands on that nuclear weapon, it is too late."
  – NATO Secretary General Mark Ruts (00:35)

• "Daria Lisa Chevalier, you might not have heard of her and she says that's the point."
  – Lisa Lacera quoting political observations (01:15)

• "Gunshots and screaming can be heard on the 911 call."
  – Chris Foster (02:43)

• "Many involved in college sports believe that it's an attempt to collect on nil money."
  – Tony Genualdo (03:48)

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Important Timestamps

• Trump/Iran Agreement & NATO Comments: 00:02 – 00:50
• SC GOP Governor Primary: 00:54 – 01:10
• NYC Congressional Races: 01:11 – 01:46
• Housing Bill News: 01:47 – 01:56
• Chico, CA Library Shooting: 02:30 – 03:07
• Supreme Court: Prison Religious Rights: 03:07 – 03:21
• NCAA Eligibility Changes: 03:33 – 04:09
• NHL Expansion: 04:09 – 04:16

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This episode offers a rapid-fire overview of significant political, legal, and social developments, with brief yet pointed commentary and quotes that highlight the stakes and perspectives of the day’s top stories.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

He calls the peace agreement historic. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, if that's okay. President Trump speaking to supporters at Mack Truck plant in Pennsylvania this afternoon saying the deal calls for Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, which will allow oil to flow through NATO. Secretary General Mark Ruts agrees with President Trump's Iran strategy. This is an exporter of chaos. It is an exporter of terrorism. It will be devastating for the region. It would devastating for the whole world. And if that moment would come where they would get their hands on that nuclear weapon, it is too late. On fox's Special Report with Bret Bayer, Ruts is set to meet with President Trump tomorrow. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the runoff election to become the state's Republican nominee for governor, defeating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Yvette, whom President Trump had endorsed. She also had support from outgoing Governor Henry McMaster. Wilson has served as Attorney General since 2011. In New York City, polls open for about another hour in today's congressional primaries. And Mayor Zoran Mamdani has announced who he's backing. Daria Lisa Chevalier, you might not have heard of her and she says that's the point. She is brand new to the scene. Claire Valdez and progressive Brad Lander. Those are the three to watch in this race. The group wants to abolish ICE, cut police funding and take down the Democratic establishment. Fox's Alexis McAdam. Several Democrats are seeking the nomination in District 12 as Democrat Jerry Nadler is retiring, including Trump critic George Conway and JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg. The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing. The legislation would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single family homes. The Senate passed the measure yesterday. President Trump expected to sign it tomorrow. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

Police say the suspect in a Northern California library shooting wanted a massacre.

[Chris Foster]

Two adults are killed, a child hospitalized with what are called minor injuries at the Butte county library in Chico, California. It was open a little after 5pm when police say an 18 year old Chico resident, Bradley Scott Sayer, went in wanting to conduct a 1999 Columbine High School type massacre. And there's no indication he had any connection to the victims. Gunshots and screaming can be heard on the 911 call. Police set up a perimeter around the building. Some went in. The suspect fled out the back where other officers were waiting and made the arrest, recovering one gun with no shots fired. Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Lisa Lacera]

The Supreme Court has ruled that a former Louisiana inmate can't sue prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices ruling against Damon Landor. The justices declining to adopt the rationale from a 2020 decision that allowed Muslim men to sue over their inclusion on the FBI's no Fly List. Under a similar law, new eligibility rules have been approved for college athletes starting this fall.

[Tony Genualdo]

Athletes will now have five seasons of eligibility over a five year period period instead of four seasons. Their eligibility clock begins with their full time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The move will also eliminate waivers for extended eligibility, but provides exceptions for pregnancy, religious missions or active duty military service. Extensions due to injuries will no longer be considered. The NCAA has faced several lawsuits from athletes looking to extend their careers. Many involved in college sports believe that it's an attempt to collect on nil money. Tony Genualdo, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

The NHL is considering a potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, as according to the Associated Press, the league last expanded to 32 teams with the Seattle Kraken in 2021. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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