Good Morning America Full Broadcast - Saturday, June 13, 2026

Overview

Good Morning America’s Saturday broadcast focused heavily on breaking weather and crime alerts, major international diplomacy updates, political/courts stories, and several human-interest and entertainment segments—plus live sports coverage and a long “Secret Savings” shopping segment.

Severe Weather and Heat Alerts

• Renewed severe weather risk after destructive Midwest tornadoes
  • GMA’s weather team warned that severe threats were expected to return.
• Severe thunderstorm watch
  • A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect (until 11 a.m.).
  • A substantial flood risk was highlighted, especially around Nebraska/Omaha and Missouri.
  • Heavy rain was expected to continue through Sunday morning.
• Next primary severe window (overnight into Saturday night)
  • Expected across parts of Kansas City up toward Kirksville, and down toward Davenport/Wichita along I-7.
  • Potential for destructive winds and tornadoes possible (level 3/5).
• East Coast forecast
  • Additional rain, strong winds, and lightning expected on Sunday.
• Heat alerts
  • Separate coverage flagged heat alerts on both coasts.

Mass Shooting in Midland, Texas; Suspect Had Prior Police Run-In

• ABC reported a mass shooting in Midland, Texas:
  • 1 person killed
  • 10 others injured
• Authorities said the shooter was wanted, opened fire on police and pedestrians, then moved into an abandoned veterinary clinic, where a four-hour standoff followed.
• Suspect details
  • Identified as Victor Mada Via Rial (45)
  • Police alleged he fled a traffic stop and opened fire on a Midland officer late Wednesday night.
  • He was wanted for attempted capital murder of an officer.
• Victim and updates
  • The dead victim was later identified as Edward Scott (62).
  • Police reported five injured people were released from the hospital.

Iran Nuclear/War Diplomacy: “Strongest Signs Yet” of an Agreement

• ABC described reports that the US and Iran are closer than ever to a deal to:
  • End the fighting
  • Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Administration outlook
  • A senior official cited an 80–85% chance a deal could be signed in the coming days.
• Deal structure
  • Framed as a memorandum of understanding
  • Additional details to be negotiated over 60 days
• Reported key elements
  • US: would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a blockade
  • Iran: would agree to steps described as dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, including taking/destroying enriched material (the broadcast noted no technical specifics were provided)
• Political backdrop
  • ABC noted President Trump’s claim that Iran would promise not to seek nuclear weapons was described as not new, and said it resembled terms from an Obama-era nuclear deal Trump previously criticized and withdrew from.

US Politics/Courts: Federal Judge Blocks Effort to Stop UFC on White House Grounds

• A federal judge rejected a last-minute lawsuit attempting to stop President Trump’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn.
• The lawsuit claimed the event was deeply corrupt, used public land for Trump and allies’ benefit, and cited potential VIP pricing up to $1.5 million.
• Judge’s rationale
  • The judge said plaintiffs failed to prove personal harm, siding with the administration.
• Security and expected attendance
  • Coverage said the event is expected to draw about 4,000 private guests and more than 100,000 viewers nearby at the Ellipse.
  • Several federal agencies were involved in security planning.
• Additional controversy
  • The broadcast noted the UFC event coincides with Trump’s birthday, a point critics highlighted.

Other Political/Civic Item: Removing Trump’s Name from the Kennedy Center

• Crews began removing President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
  • Scaffolding and a tarp were added overnight.
• The action followed:
  • The Center missing a court-ordered deadline
  • Then requesting and receiving a delay due to thunderstorms

Human Stories and Notable Announcements

Bill Ritter Shares Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

• Bill Ritter (ABC/WABC) announced he has early-stage Alzheimer’s.
• He said tonight would be his last newscast as anchor.
• The segment highlighted:
  • 34 years with ABC/WABC
  • His role as founding co-host of “Good Morning America Sunday”
  • Framing of the announcement as both personal and courageous

Rescue in Northern Minnesota (Mud Pit Survival)

• A woman, Katherine Wasner, was saved after being stuck in a mud pit for about three days in northern Minnesota.
• Two longtime friends, Adam Sandbeck and Mike Graalin, found her, pulled her out, and called 911.
• She was expected to make a full recovery.
• The segment also credited rural volunteer responders (paramedics and fire department) for assistance.

Sports: NBA Finals Game 5 Preview (Knicks vs. Spurs)

• The show emphasized excitement for Game 5 in San Antonio.
• Central storyline: the Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback
  • A 29-point recovery
  • Viral social media impact
• Trevor Arathoon (Trevor Alt) previewed the emotional/competitive approach:
  • Knicks: acknowledged they still had “work to do” and must avoid repeating mistakes
  • Spurs: framed it as do-or-die, while expressing belief in maintaining leads and competing under pressure
• The broadcast highlighted Knicks comebacks and leadership (including references to Jaylen Brunson) and noted momentum and statistical context for teams trailing by large margins in past postseasons.

World Cup: US Men Defeat Paraguay 4–1

• Cristian Corderero reported the US men’s national team beat Paraguay 4–1 in a World Cup match played in the US after a long gap (first US match in 30+ years).
• Highlights included:
  • An early goal that involved an own goal by Paraguay midfielder Damian Bobadía
  • Falen Balagan scoring two goals
• Next fixtures mentioned:
  • Australia next Friday in Seattle
  • A later group match against Turkey in Los Angeles

Other Major Segments (Shorter Coverage)

• Mickelson allegations
  • Covered alleged misconduct at a San Diego-area golf club involving a female employee.
  • Mickelson’s camp said it was a misunderstanding and that no criminal charges were filed.
  • The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported no supporting evidence/witness reports at the time, but said it would investigate if evidence emerged.
• SpaceX IPO
  • Coverage framed it as a record-setting IPO, valuing Musk at “trillionaire” status, with discussion of potential upside and valuation risk.
• Pentagon UFO files
  • Noted another batch of released UFO-related materials, including videos from the Northeast being investigated.
• British ceremony
  • Live coverage of Trooping the Color, describing the scale of soldiers, horses, musicians, and royal family pageantry around King Charles’s official birthday parade.
• Additional news brief items included:
  • A tent collapse at an outdoor church service in Virginia (1 dead, 22 injured)
  • A Ford Focus recall
  • Legal updates involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively (fees awarded but punitive damages denied)
  • A passenger flight incident involving bees on an airplane wing
• Lighter viral content
  • Example: a skydiver solving Rubik’s Cubes mid-freefall, presented as a Guinness-style feat

Presenters / Contributors

• Robin Roberts
• Rian (co-anchor/desk host; last name not provided in subtitles)
• Trevor Alt
• Samar Theodore (meteorologist)
• Alex Stone
• Selena Wang (White House correspondent)
• Olivia Rubin
• Faith Abubet
• Reena Roy
• Cristian Corderero
• Llama Hassan
• Bill Ritter
• Will Gans
• Adam Sandbeck
• Mike Gralin
• Lori Bergamotto (ABC Secret Savings host)
• Gio (co-anchor/segment host; last name not provided in subtitles)
• Marylu Galves (WABC general manager; quoted/appearing in Ritter segment)