8PM ET 06/30/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 06/30/2025 Summary

Release Date: July 1, 2025
Host/Author: Fox News Radio

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1. Accused Killer of Four University of Idaho Students Pleads Guilty

[00:01] Lisa Lacera:
The episode opens with a significant legal update regarding the tragic murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022.

• Brian Coburger, the accused killer, has pled guilty to the murders.
• This plea deal was made in exchange for removing the possibility of a death penalty.
• The families of the victims were notified, with one family member, Kaylee Gonzalez, expressing anger on social media:

  "It was unexpected and that the state of Idaho failed us."

• The initial trial was scheduled for August, but this plea deal shifts the legal proceedings.

2. Deadly Attack on Firefighters in Cordellane, Idaho

[00:41] Lisa Lacera:
A harrowing incident unfolded in Cordellane, Idaho, where a deadly attack targeted firefighters.

• Wes Raleigh, age 20, was found dead with his weapon beside him.
• Katoona County Sheriff Robert Norris explained that firefighters were instructed to move Raleigh’s vehicle, leading to the fatal confrontation:

  "Deputies thought it would be in their best interest to get rid of what they thought was Raleigh's vehicle."

• The investigation suggests that Raleigh may have deliberately set a fire to ambush the firefighters, adding a layer of premeditation to the tragedy.

3. Senate Votes on President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"

[01:14] Lisa Lacera & [01:26] Jonathan Savage:
The Senate continues to deliberate on amendments to President Trump's significant legislative package, colloquially known as the "Big Beautiful Bill."

• A final vote on the package is anticipated later in the evening.
• Jonathan Savage highlights the uncertainty in the House:

  "Even if the Senate passes the bill, the House is uncertain."

• Republican Don Bacon has announced his retirement, which adds uncertainty to the bill’s future:

  "Bacon says that doesn't liberate him to either oppose or support the bill."

• The House Freedom Caucus criticizes the Senate version, claiming it increases the deficit and is not aligned with prior agreements:

  "It's not what we agreed to."

[01:46] Chad Pergram:

• President Trump is actively pushing Congress to pass the measure before the Fourth of July holiday, emphasizing its importance to the administration.

4. State Department Revokes Visas of British Rap Group Over Anti-Israel Remarks

[02:29] Lisa Lacera & [02:36] Jonathan Savage:
In an international incident, the U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of a British rap duo following anti-Israel outbursts during their performance.

• The rap group, Bob Villains, showcased the controversial chant "Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)" at the Glastonbury Music Festival.
• Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated on X (formerly Twitter):

  "Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome."

• The British police are investigating the chant as a potential hate crime.
• The BBC expressed regret over not preventing the live stream of the performance and has labeled the chant as anti-Semitic.

5. Trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs Encounters Challenges

[03:15] Lisa Lacera:
The high-profile trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs faces unexpected delays:

• One of the four jurors has reported difficulties in following the judge’s instructions, according to Combs:

  "A juror was having trouble following the judge's instructions."

• This development could potentially postpone or complicate the trial proceedings.

6. Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Baloney Products

[03:26] Janice Dean:
A Class 3 recall has been issued for approximately £144,000 worth of ready-to-eat baloney products across the nation:

• The recall involves various brand names and labels produced by Geyser European Style Provisions Inc.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service cited misbranding as the reason, noting that the products contain undeclared meat or poultry source materials.
• Affected products were distributed nationwide between March 20 and June 20 of this year.
• Consumers are advised to throw away or return these products to their place of purchase.

7. WNBA Announces Major Expansion

[04:07] Lisa Lacera:
In sports news, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has revealed plans to expand to 18 teams over the next five years:

• Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia are slated to join the league by 2030.
• Additionally, Toronto and Portland will enter the WNBA next year, marking a significant growth phase for women's basketball.

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Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

This is a FOX News alert. He will plead guilty. I'm Lisa Lacera. The accused killer of four University of Idaho students in 2022 has accepted a deal.

[Chad Pergram]

Brian Coburger's plea changed to guilty for the murders of four University of Idaho students was made in exchange for taking a possible death penalty off the table. The families of the victims who were killed in off campus housing near the university in Moscow, Idaho, were notified of the decision. The the family of one of those killed, Kaylee Gonzalez, responded in anger on social media saying it was unexpected and that the state of Idaho failed them. Coburger's trial was set for August.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Colonel Scott Authorities in Cordelane, Idaho said the suspect in yesterday's deadly attack on firefighters opened fire when they asked him to move his vehicle. 20 year old Wes Raleigh was found dead with his weapon next to him. Katoona County Sheriff Robert Norris says fire crews pushed Raleigh's vehicle off an embankment.

[Chad Pergram]

Deputies who responded on scene to protect life and engage the suspect thought it would be in their best interest to get rid of what they thought was Rollie's vehicle.

[Lisa Lacera]

Norris says they believe that Rollie deliberately set the fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. Voting on amendments to President Trump's so called Big beautiful bill continues in the Senate with a final vote on the package expected late to.

[Jonathan Savage]

Even if the Senate passes the bill, the House is uncertain. Republican Don Bacon announced his retirement today, but Bacon says that doesn't liberate him to either oppose or support the bill. The House Freedom Caucus claims the Senate bill increases the deficit. The caucus says, quote, it's not what we agreed to.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Chad Pergram on Capitol Hill. President Trump has been pushing Congress to pass the measure before the fourth of July holiday. America is listening to Fox News.

[Janice Dean]

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[Janice Dean]

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[Lisa Lacera]

The State Department has revoked the visas of a British rap group after one of them called on stage for death to Israel's military.

[Jonathan Savage]

London rap duo Bob Villain's performance at the Glastonbury Music Festival featured one member chanting Death, death to the IDF. The Israel Defense Forces. The U.S. state Department has now cancelled the pair's visas. In a post on X, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote for foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome. British police are now investigating the reference to Israel's military as a potential hate crime. The BBC, which broadcast the performance, says it regrets not closing off the live stream. It's described the chant as anti Semitic. Jonathan Savage, Fox News Jury deliberations in.

[Lisa Lacera]

The trial of Sean Diddy Combs have quickly hit a snag after the four person told the judge a juror was having trouble following the judge's instructions. There's a nationwide recall of a popular.

[Janice Dean]

Lunch meat there's no baloney about the Class 3 recall of about £144,000 of ready to Eat baloney sold under a variety of names and labels. It's being removed from store shelves around the Nation, the U.S. department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said. Geyser European Style Provisions Inc. Is recalling the baloney products due to misbranding. The agency said the products contain undeclared meat or poultry source materials. The items were distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail locations. The Ready to Eat bologna items were produced this year between March 20 and June 20 and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. State of the agency. C.J.

[Lisa Lacera]

Papa, Fox News the WNBA has announced it's expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia set to join the league by 2030. Toronto and Portland will enter the league next year. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Janice Dean]

I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who are truly rays of sunshine in their community and across the world. Listen and follow [e-mail].