10AM ET 05/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 10AM ET 05/08/2026 Newscast
Host: Dave Anthony
Date: May 8, 2026
Episode Overview:
This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on the morning’s top stories, with a focus on escalating US-Iran tensions, new economic data and market reaction, a health emergency on a cruise ship, a court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, and highlights from the NBA and WNBA. Expert correspondents weigh in from the Pentagon, Wall Street, and the courts, providing listeners with concise, authoritative coverage.

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US-Iran Conflict Escalates

Main Theme: US military actions intensify as diplomatic efforts continue.

• [00:03] Dave Anthony: Introduces the lead story—a fresh wave of US military strikes amid ongoing attempts to negotiate an end to the conflict with Iran.
• [00:11] Jennifer Griffin (Pentagon Correspondent):
  • Reports new airstrikes: “The US has carried out more airstrikes this morning, this time targeting several empty, very large crude containers, ships that were trying to break the blockade and head to Iranian ports.”
  • Recaps yesterday's naval incident: Three US destroyers (USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta, USS Mason) were attacked by Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz but “none of the US warships were hit, but they had to take evasive measures and shoot down the incoming threats.”
• [00:44] Dave Anthony shares a diplomatic update: “Iran's foreign minister said today they will not bow to pressure.”

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Economic News: Stronger Jobs Report & Market Surge

Main Theme: US job growth exceeds expectations, markets react positively.

• [00:44] Dave Anthony introduces economic segment.
• [01:04] Kevin Hassett (National Economic Council Director):
  • Highlights on jobs: “There were about twice as many jobs created in April as economists were predicting. The April employment report found 115,000 new positions. With the unemployment rate as expected remaining at 4.3%.”
  • Revisions: “February and March job growth was revised lower to 16,000 fewer jobs than previously reported.”
• [01:27] Jenny Costolo (Wall Street Correspondent):
  • “Positive reaction on Wall Street. The Dow is up 60 points. The Nasdaq surging to a new all time high this morning.”

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Public Health: Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

Main Theme: Emergency response to deadly virus outbreak at sea.

• [01:37] Dave Anthony: “A nightmare of cruise finally ends tomorrow for the quarantined passengers on a ship that'll dock tomorrow in the Canary Islands. A hantavirus outbreak on board infected eight who were evacuated.”
• [01:43] Jeff Paul:
  • Status update: “At the moment no one on board is showing any symptoms. The US Is set to send a plane to help get the 17 Americans on board back home.”
  • Tragic outcome: “Three of those infected have died on the ship.” [01:52]

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Markets & Oil Update

Main Theme: Markets set records, oil prices drop.

• [02:23] Dave Anthony (post-ad):
  • Markets: “The Dow’s up 78 points. The Nasdaq as it hits an all time high is gaining 320. The S&P 500 on pace for a record close gaining 52.”
  • Oil prices: “Price of oil's down about a half dollar. WTI still 94 bucks a barrel as gas drops a penny from its big spike the last few weeks. Triple A's national average for regular now 4.54 per gallon.”

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Presidential Tariffs Ruled Illegal (But Impact Limited)

Main Theme: Court rules against Trump’s latest tariffs.

• [02:59] Lillian Wu (Legal Correspondent):
  • “A split three judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York Thursday found these latest tariffs, 10% across the board, were not justified.”
  • Trump reaction: “The president telling reporters nothing surprises him with the courts.” [03:12]
    • Trump: “We had one very positive vote. We had two radical left judges that voted against it.” [03:12]
  • Plaintiffs’ response: “Plaintiffs calling this an important win for American companies that rely on global manufacturing to deliver safe and affordable products. The administration is expected to appeal.”
• [03:31] Dave Anthony: Adds context: “Unlike the Supreme Court ruling, this new one is not broad. It only affects the plaintiffs who sued, leaving these tariffs still in effect on other imports.”

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Sports Highlights: NBA & WNBA Playoffs and Season Preview

Main Theme: Defending champions progress; women’s basketball season commences.

• [03:31] Dave Anthony: NBA: “The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the LA Lakers 125, 107 to go up two games to none. Detroit went up 20 on Cleveland with a 107–97 win tonight.”
• [03:54] Jeff Paul (Sports Correspondent):
  • WNBA preview: “The Aces and two time defending MVP Asia Wilson should contend again… The New York Liberty have a new coach and Chris DeMarco and a reloaded roster re-signing Brianna Stewart, Sabrina Unescu and John Gual Jones and adding all star Satu Sabuli.”
  • Dallas Wings hope: “...adding number one draft pick Hazy Fudd after a season plagued by injury.”
  • Other teams: “Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are looking to improve on their trip to the semifinals last season. And the Portland Fire become the league's 15th franchise.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jennifer Griffin on risk at sea (00:11):
  • “None of the US warships were hit, but they had to take evasive measures and shoot down the incoming threats.”
• Kevin Hassett on employment (01:04):
  • “There were about twice as many jobs created in April as economists were predicting.”
• Trump on court loss (03:12):
  • “We had one very positive vote. We had two radical left judges that voted against it.”

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End of Content Summary

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The US Military goes on the attack again. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. As the attempts continue to work out a deal to end the conflict with Iran.

[Jennifer Griffin]

The US has carried out more airstrikes this morning, this time targeting several empty, very large crude containers, ships that were trying to break the blockade and head to Iranian ports. Yesterday, three guided missile destroyers, US Destroyers, the USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason were transiting the Strait of Hormut south into the Gulf of Oman when they came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. CENTCOM says none of the US Warships were hit, but they had to take evasive measures and shoot down the incoming threats.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jennifer Griffin the Pentagon. Iran's foreign minister said today they will not bow to pressure. We got the jobs report this morning showing a slowdown in hiring last month but a much smaller one than expected. The director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett just told Fox people still don't have faith that the golden age is upon us, that Trump policies are working. But it keeps show up in the data.

[Kevin Hassett]

There were about twice as many jobs created in April as economists were predicting. The April employment report found 115,000 new positions. With the unemployment rate as expected remaining at 4.3%. Economists were predicting just 50 to 62,000 jobs. February and March job growth was revised lower to 16,000 fewer jobs than previously reported.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jenny Costolo positive reaction on Wall Street. The dow is up 60 points. The Nasdaq surging to a new all time high this morning. A nightmare of cruise finally ends tomorrow for the quarantined passengers on a ship that'll dock tomorrow in the Canary Islands. A hantavirus outbreak on board infected eight who were evacuated.

[Jeff Paul]

At the moment no one on board is showing any symptoms. The US Is set to send a plane to help get the 17Americans on board back home.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jeff Paul. Three of those infected have died on the ship. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Visit ahs.com listen see ahs.com contracts for coverage details including limit amounts, fees, limitations and exclusions. Back to Wall Street. The Dows have 78 points. The Nasdaq as it hits an all time high is gaining 320. The S&P 500 on pace for a record close gaining 52. Price of oil's down about a half dollar. WTI still 94 bucks a barrel as gas drops a penny from its big spike the last few weeks. Triple A's national average for regular now 454 per gallon. Another ruling against President Trump calling his second round of tariffs now using a different statute also illegal.

[Lillian Wu]

Small business issued. And a split three judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York Thursday found these latest tariffs, 10% across the board were not justified. The president telling reporters nothing surprises him with the courts.

[Dave Anthony]

We had one very positive vote. We had two radical left judges that voted against it.

[Lillian Wu]

Plaintiffs calling this an important win for American companies that rely on global manufacturing to deliver safe and affordable products. The administration is expected to appeal. Lillian Wu, FOX News well, unlike the

[Dave Anthony]

Supreme Court ruling, this new one is not broad. It only affects the plaintiffs who sued, leaving these tariffs still in effect on other imports. In the NBA playoffs, the defending champions remain undefeated trying to repeat. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the LA Lakers 125, 107 to go up two games to none. Detroit went up 20 on Cleveland with a 10797 win tonight. The WNBA season starts. Las Vegas won the championship last year.

[Jeff Paul]

The Aces and two time defending MVP Asia Wilson should contend again. But there will be challengers. The New York Liberty have a new Coach and Chris DeMarco and a reloaded roster re signing Brianna Stewart, Sabrina Unescu and John Gual Jones and adding all star Satu Sabuli. The Dallas Wings were 1034 last year but could take a leap, adding number one draft pick Hazy Fudd after a season plagued by injury. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are looking to improve on their trip to the semifinals last season. And the Portland Fire become the league's 15th franchise.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tim McMaster. I'm Dave Anthony, this is FOX News.

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