10AM ET 05/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, May 19, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode provides a succinct rundown of the hour’s top political, economic, and cultural headlines. Host Dave Anthony leads with Senate testimony by the acting attorney general on Department of Justice funding, heated political confrontations, US-Iran diplomatic maneuvers, high-stakes primary elections, a resolved NYC rail strike, and the death of a controversial figure from the O.J. Simpson trial, with brief sports and market recaps to close.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Senate Testimony: Justice Department Funding and Political Accusations

• Acting Attorney General’s Testimony:
  Todd Blanche, testifying before the Senate, requests a 13% budget increase for the Department of Justice, underscoring priorities: reducing violent crime, combatting fentanyl, border and immigration enforcement, fraud prevention, and boosting law enforcement resources.

  • Quote [00:13] – Todd Blanche:
    “This underscores our department's renewed focus on reducing violent crime, combating the fentanyl crisis, strengthening border and immigration enforcement, expanding fraud prevention and ensuring our law enforcement agencies have the resources they need.”

• Heated Exchange with Senator Chris Van Halen:
  Before Blanche could elaborate, Democratic Senator Chris Van Halen accused him and the DOJ of acting at President Trump’s behest—specifically, using taxpayer funds for partisan purposes.

  • Quote [00:43] – Senator Chris Van Halen:
    “And here you are at a budget hearing asking for taxpayer funds to pursue the department's mission when you're using those funds to punish Trump's adversaries, reward his friends and pursue his personal vendettas.”

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2. US-Iran Diplomacy: Tensions and Peace Proposals

• Military Posture and Negotiation Stand-Off:
  President Trump advises US military readiness despite delaying a planned bombing of Iran at the request of Gulf allies, aiming to buy more time for negotiations.

  • Analysis [01:06]:
    “We'll see whether or not it amounts to anything. We’ve had periods of time where we thought [we were] pretty much getting close to making a deal and [it] didn’t work out.”

• Iranian Peace Proposal and Nuclear Dispute:
  Iranian officials deliver an updated peace proposal to the Trump administration via Pakistan, with Iran seeking to negotiate nuclear capabilities only after hostilities end. The White House insists nuclear matters must be addressed upfront.

  • Quote [01:15] – Alexandria Hoff:
    “Iran wants to settle the issue of nuclear capabilities after an agreement to end hostilities has been made. The White House says any agreement must mandate the country be cleared of nuclear material.”

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3. Primary Election Showdown in Kentucky and Other States

• High-Stakes GOP Race:
  President Trump publicly urges Kentucky Republicans to unseat Congressman Thomas Massie in the priciest primary in state history, backing challenger Ed Gallerain.
  • Ballots open in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, and Pennsylvania as well, with key contests at play.

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4. Business & Economy: Markets and Oil

• Wall Street Decline:
  Markets are down – Dow by 242 points, NASDAQ by 217, S&P 500 by 43.
• Energy Prices:
  Oil prices dip slightly (WTI at ~$108/bbl), gas at $4.53/gallon.
  • Quote [02:17] – Dave Anthony:
    “There is a sell off on Wall Street. The Dow is down 242 points...”

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5. Long Island Railroad Strike Resolved

• Commuter Rail Back on Track:
  After a weekend strike crippled the nation’s busiest commuter line, a deal is struck that avoids fare or tax hikes and secures fair wages for workers.
  • Quote [03:02] – NY Governor Kathy Hochul:
    “It is a very good night for everyone and I’m really proud of the work that was accomplished by an extraordinary team and our partners in labor.”

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6. Notable Obituary: Mark Fuhrman

• Controversial Former LAPD Detective Passes:
  Mark Fuhrman, central to the O.J. Simpson murder trial, dies at 74 of throat cancer. Noted for discovering key evidence but later discredited over racist remarks, he became a crime writer and radio host after retiring from the force.
  • Quote [03:29] – Tom Graham:
    “His credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs, including the N-word... Fuhrman was 74.”

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7. Sports and Closing News

• NBA Playoffs Update:
  Eastern Conference Final: New York vs. Cleveland.
  Western Conference Final: San Antonio leads after game one versus Oklahoma City.

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Todd Blanche [00:13]:
  “This underscores our department's renewed focus on reducing violent crime…”
• Sen. Chris Van Halen [00:43]:
  “…you're using those funds to punish Trump's adversaries, reward his friends and pursue his personal vendettas.”
• Political Analyst [01:06]:
  “We'll see whether or not it amounts to anything…”
• Alexandria Hoff [01:15]:
  “Iran wants to settle the issue of nuclear capabilities after an agreement to end hostilities has been made…”
• Dave Anthony [02:17]:
  “There is a sell off on Wall Street. The Dow is down 242 points…”
• Gov. Kathy Hochul [03:02]:
  “We got the deal done. It is a very good night for everyone…”
• Tom Graham [03:29]:
  “…his credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs…”

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Memorable Moments & Tone

• The pointed confrontation between DOJ leadership and Congress, especially in Sen. Van Halen’s accusations, sets a sharply critical tone for political coverage.
• The program’s language is concise, direct, and journalistic, focusing on headlines with minimal editorializing or embellishment.
• Emotional relief and pride emerge in Gov. Hochul’s remarks following the rail strike’s resolution.
• The Mark Fuhrman obituary brings historical gravity and context to the broadcast.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – Senate testimony on DOJ budget
• 00:33 – Sen. Van Halen’s DOJ accusations
• 00:57 – US-Iran diplomatic update
• 01:15 – Peace proposals and nuclear standoff
• 01:35 – Primary election stories
• 02:17 – Market and oil recaps
• 02:45 – Long Island Railroad strike deal
• 03:20 – Mark Fuhrman obituary
• 04:07 – NBA playoff update

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Listeners are left with a concise, rapid-fire window into the country’s top stories at mid-morning, blending breaking politics, diplomacy, economics, transportation, historical notes, and sports.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The acting attorney general testifies at the Senate for the first time since taking over. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. And Todd Blanche is pushing for a 13% increase in the Department of Justice budget.

[Todd Blanche]

This is underscores our department's renewed focus on reducing violent crime, combating the fentanyl crisis, strengthening border and immigration enforcement, expanding fraud prevention and ensuring our law enforcement agencies have the resources they need.

[Dave Anthony]

But before Blanche spoke, he got an earful from a the acting attorney general

[Senator Chris Van Halen]

is supposed to be the people's lawyer and defend the rule of law.

[Dave Anthony]

Instead, Democratic Senator Chris Van Halen told Blanch he's working for President Trump, doing his dirty work.

[Senator Chris Van Halen]

And here you are at a budget hearing asking for taxpayer funds to pursue the department's mission when you're using those funds to punish Trump's adversaries, reward his friends and pursue his personal vendettas.

[Dave Anthony]

The president's telling US Military to be ready at a moment's notice after delaying what he says was a plan to resume bombing Iran because Iran Gulf countries asked him to wait. Still hoping to negotiate a deal, but

[Unnamed Political Analyst]

we'll see whether or not it amounts to anything. We've had periods of time where we had we thought pretty much getting close to making a deal and didn't work out.

[Alexandria Hoff]

Iranian officials confirmed that on Sunday their side provided the Trump administration through Pakistani mediators with an updated peace proposal. But one issue has been that Iran wants to settle the issue of nuclear capabilities after an agreement to end hostilities has been made. The White House says any agreement must mandate the country be cleared of nuclear material.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox this is Alexandria Hoff at the White House. The president is hoping Republicans in Kentucky vote Congressman Thomas Massie out of office in the most expensive primary in history. Ed Gallerain is the Trump backed challenger, one of many contests on primary ballots there and in five other states. They're also voting in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Pennsylvania. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

There is a sell off on Wall Street. The dow is down 242 points. The NASDAQ's dropping 217. It's a 43 point loss for the S&P 500. The price of oil is down slightly. WTI still around 108 bucks a barrel. There's a 2 cent increase at the gas pump. AAA's national average for regular $4.53 per gallon. They' working on the railroad today in New York after a strike had shut down the nation's biggest commuter train service.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The strike that began on Saturday was resolved on Monday, Good news for about a quarter million commuters who use the Long island railroad to travel between New York City and its eastern suburbs. New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the deal won't increase fares or taxes and will give employees fair wages.

[New York Governor Kathy Hochul]

We got the deal done. It is a very good night for everyone and I'm really proud of the work that was accomplished by an extraordinary team and our partners in labor.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Thank you. Deal comes after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and leaders of the five labor unions started bargaining for a new contract in New York City. Tanya J. Powers, FOX NEWS.

[Dave Anthony]

Anyone who followed the O.J. simpson murder case from the deaths of his ex wife Nicole and her friend ron Goldman in 1994 to Simpson's acquittal will remember Mark Fuhrman.

[Tom Graham]

He became a household name for his central role in the 1995 O.J. simpson murder trial. Former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman has died after a battle with throat cancer. That's according to the chief deputy coroner in Kootenay County, Idaho. During the trial, Furman was a key figure after discovering a bloody glove at Simpson's estate. However, his credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs, including the N word. He soon retired from the LAPD but remained in the public eye as a true crime author and radio host. Fuhrman was 74. Tom Graham, Fox News the NBA's Eastern

[Dave Anthony]

Conference final starts tonight. New York versus Cleveland. Last night, San Antonio took the opener of the west final against Oklahoma City. I'm Dave Anthony.

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