10AM ET 05/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, May 16, 2026

Episode Overview

This FOX News Radio hourly newscast, anchored by Roger Stern, delivers a fast-paced roundup of the day’s top stories as of 10AM ET on May 16, 2026. The episode highlights major international security developments, US political updates, labor disputes, and emerging concerns over artificial intelligence ethics. The broadcast features direct commentary from President Trump and other authoritative sources, along with key field reports from FOX correspondents.

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Key Stories and Insights

1. US and Nigeria Joint Operation Kills ISIS Leader

• Details: The US and Nigeria carried out a joint military mission resulting in the death of Abubil Al Munuki, identified as ISIS’s global second-in-command.
• Commentary: President Trump emphasized the complexity and success of the joint strike, noting it was informed by intelligence on Al Munuki’s activities. Both US and Nigerian forces participated in the targeting at Lake Chad Basin.
• Significance: The mission is positioned as a decisive blow to ISIS activities in Africa and their potential to threaten Americans.
• Quote:

  “Al Munuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, will, quote, no longer terrorize the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans.”
  — Roger Stern quoting President Trump [00:34]

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2. Israeli Strike on Hamas Military Wing Leader

• Details: Israel claims to have killed the leader of the Hamas military wing in an airstrike.
• Context: The target reportedly played a significant role in the October 7th, 2023 attack that resulted in 1,200 deaths.
• Noteworthy: Israeli sources indicate this figure was among the last key Hamas commanders involved in the 2023 attack still alive.
• Transition: Segues into ongoing Middle Eastern security and US foreign policy.

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3. US-China Summit: Iran and Oil Prices

• Details: President Trump reflects on the recent summit with China’s Xi Jinping, particularly focusing on Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on gasoline prices.
• Insight: Trump frames the price hikes as a temporary sacrifice to ensure national security.
• Quote:

  “You’re going to have to pay a little more, not that much more, a little more for gas for a very short period of time because we want to stop the threat of being blown to pieces by a lunatic...They are crazy, using nuclear weapons, everybody says that’s fine.”
  — President Trump [01:15]

• Analysis: Despite Trump’s reassurances, critics cited in the broadcast argue that the summit yielded few tangible results. Gas prices remain high (over $4.50/gallon).

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4. AI Ethics: Vatican Initiative

• Details: Pope Leo establishes a new study group on artificial intelligence and is drafting an encyclical likely to advocate for an ethics-based approach to AI.
• Significance: Highlights growing global concern over AI’s risks and the push for ethical guidance, led by the Vatican.

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5. Long Island Railroad Strike Halts Commuter Service

• Details: Workers for the Long Island Railroad, the nation's busiest commuter railway, walked off at midnight due to a labor contract dispute.
• Implications: The strike disrupts service for 250,000 weekday commuters. No new negotiations scheduled.
• Labor Standoff: MTA claims it offered unions all pay demands; unions dispute over increased healthcare premiums remains unresolved.
• Quote:

  “The agency, quote, gave the union everything they said they wanted in terms of pay, but reportedly the unions wouldn't agree to higher health care premiums.”
  — Long Island Railroad Reporter [02:56]

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6. Colorado Governor Pardons Tina Peters and Others

• Details: Governor Jared Polis grants pardons and commutations to 44 individuals, including Tina Peters, a Trump ally and former county clerk convicted of voter data theft in 2024.
• Legal Background: Peters was sentenced to nine years, but a court ordered resentencing after finding her protected speech was improperly considered.
• Political Reaction: The Secretary of State called it a "gross injustice," while President Trump posted “free Tina” on Truth Social.
• Quote:

  “The clemency power is a serious responsibility that he doesn’t take lightly.”
  — Governor Jared Polis, per Jessica Rosenthal [03:32]

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7. Louisiana Senate Primary and Political Fallout

• Details: Louisiana voters are selecting US Senate candidates. Incumbent Republican Bill Cassidy faces challengers after his vote to convict Trump in the second impeachment trial five years prior.
• Significance: Rising intra-party friction, with rivals labeling themselves as loyal Trump supporters.

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• President Trump on Iran and Gas Prices:

  “...we want to stop the threat of being blown to pieces by a lunatic, by a crazy person...” [01:17]

• Long Island Railroad Dispute:

  “No new negotiations have been scheduled.” — LIRR Reporter [03:12]

• Governor Polis on Clemency:

  “The clemency power is a serious responsibility that he doesn’t take lightly.” [03:32]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Nigeria ISIS Operation – 00:02–00:47
• Israel’s Hamas Strike – 00:47–01:05
• US-China Summit & Oil Prices – 01:05–01:34
• AI Ethics (Pope Leo’s Initiative) – 01:34–02:00
• Long Island Railroad Strike – 02:39–03:25
• Colorado Pardons (Tina Peters) – 03:25–04:14
• Louisiana Senate Primary – 04:14–04:37

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Summary

This episode delivers concise, headline-driven coverage of both international and domestic news, punctuated by significant political commentary and expert reporting. The tone is urgent and direct, tailored to listeners seeking real-time updates on security, politics, labor, and technology.

Transcript

[Roger Stern]

Taking him out. I'm Roger Stern, Fox News. The US Walking with Nigeria killed a top ISIS terrorist. The president announcing this.

[President Trump]

President Trump saying onto social this was a complicated joint mission carried out by the US Military and the armed forces of Nigeria. The president indicates sources have been tracking Abubil Al Munuki's keeping the US And Nigeria informed of what the ISIS leader has been doing. The president of Nigeria saying Al Manuki along with several of his lieutenants were killed during a strike on his compound in Lake Chad Basin. President Trump says Al Munuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, will, quote, no longer terrorize the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans.

[Roger Stern]

Fox's Madeleine Rivera. Meanwhile, Israel says it killed the leader of the Hamas military wing. This from an airstrike. Israel says he was one of the last remaining Hamas commanders who helped plan the October 7th attack which killed 1200 people nearly three years ago. President Trump is reflecting on his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and their discussion on Iran, which is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, sending gasoline prices sharply higher.

[President Trump]

When you tell somebody you're going to have to pay a little more, not that much more, a little more for gas for a very short period of time because we want to stop the threat of being blown to pieces by a lunatic, by a crazy person. And they are crazy using nuclear weapons, everybody says that's fine.

[Roger Stern]

Critics say that Summit accomplished very little. A gallon of regular costing more than 450. And as many worry about the dangers of AI, Pope Leo has created a study group in artificial intelligence. He's preparing an encyclical which will likely call for an ethics based approach to AI. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Roger Stern]

One of the nation's major transit systems has come to a screeching halt. Workers for the Long Island Railroad are on strike.

[Long Island Railroad Reporter]

Thousands of workers for the Long Island Railroad walked off the job around 12:01 this morning, bringing the nation's busiest passenger railway to a grinding halt. And of course, commuters racing for the worse this all comes as the labor unions failed to reach a new contract deal with the MTA on pay increases, and details on exactly where each side stood late last night is unclear, but the VP of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen says that no new negotiations have been scheduled. And meantime, the chairman for the MTA says the agency, quote, gave the union everything they said they wanted in terms of pay, but reportedly the unions wouldn't agree to higher health care premiums.

[Roger Stern]

Fox's Chanley Painter the railroad carries 250,000 weekday commuters. Colorado's governor granting pardons and commutations for 44 people, including an ally of President Trump.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was convicted of multiple charges in 2024 for illegally trying to make copies of her county's election voting software and passwords. A judge sentenced her to nine years in prison. This year, a Colorado appeals court ordered her to be re sentenced, finding the judge who initially sentenced her incorrectly considered her protected speech about the 2020 election in her punishment. In a statement, Governor Jared Polis said the clemency power is a serious responsibility that he doesn't take lightly. The secretary of state criticized the decision, calling it a gross injustice to their election system. President Trump wrote on Truth Social simply free Tina Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News Louisiana

[Roger Stern]

voters head to the polls today denominate U.S. senate candidates and Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy is in political trouble for voting to convict President Trump of impeachment at a trial five years ago. He faces two Republicans who pitch themselves as loyal Trump supporters. I'm Ron Shishturan and this is Fox News.

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