10AM ET 05/24/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET 05/24/2026 Newscast

Host: Ron Trustee (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: May 24, 2026

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the latest breaking news stories on the hour. Main topics include a White House shooting incident, diplomatic developments between the US and Iran, a deadly bombing in Pakistan, an active shooter in Texas, and a preview of the Indy 500 race. The reporting maintains a brisk, urgent tone—focused on delivering facts quickly.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Shooting Incident

[00:02–00:53]

• Incident Details:

  • A gunman, identified as 21-year-old Nasir Best from Maryland, was shot and killed by the Secret Service after opening fire near the White House.
  • The attack left a bystander critically injured.

• Suspect's Background:

  • Best had previous encounters with law enforcement and a known history of mental health issues.
  • July 2025: Charged with attempting to enter a restricted White House area; claimed he was "Jesus Christ" and sought to get arrested.
  • Previous month: Detained after flagging down Secret Service and making threats.

• Presidential Response:

  • President Trump commented on Truth Social, describing the gunman as having "a violent history and possible obsession with our country's most cherished structure."

• Quote:

  • Madeleine Rivera:

    “Federal law enforcement sources tell Fox News Digital the suspect was 21 year old Nasir Best from Maryland. Best allegedly had encountered Secret Service at least twice last year and had a history of mental health issues, court records state.” [00:14]

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2. US-Iran Peace Deal Developments

[00:53–01:24]

• Diplomatic Update:

  • President Trump announces that a peace deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” following calls with Middle Eastern leaders.

• Political Reactions:

  • Indiana Congressman Marlon Stutzman praises Trump's diplomacy, stating it has isolated Iran and increased US leverage.

    • Quote:

      “President Trump's diplomacy and his ability to bring these countries together for common causes is why they're so effective right now. Iran is on an island by themselves in the Middle east and so President Trump has a lot of leverage.” – Marlon Stutzman [01:11]

  • Critics remain skeptical, noting Iran has not confirmed any agreement and may have leverage themselves.

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3. Memorial Day Weekend Weather

[01:24–02:00]

• Forecast Highlights:
  • Memorial Day weekend brings unseasonably cold and rainy weather in the Northeast and Great Lakes.
  • Western US faces dry, warm conditions.
  • Reminder of the holiday weekend's history of unpredictable weather.

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4. Pakistan Train Bombing Claims Dozens of Lives

[02:39–03:15]

• Incident Report:

  • The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a powerful bomb that exploded near a railroad track in Quetta, southern Pakistan.
  • The attack targeted a passenger train carrying security personnel.

• Casualties:

  • At least 23 dead, over 70 wounded, with 20 in critical condition.

• Situation Context:

  • Pakistani authorities assert the insurgency has been quelled, but violence continues.

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5. Active Shooter in New Caney, Texas

[03:15–03:45]

• Incident Details:

  • Two people shot — both hospitalized with minor injuries.
  • Montgomery County police responded to active gunfire and deployed their SWAT team.

• Suspect:

  • 60-year-old male, surrendered one hour after the incident began.
  • One victim was a neighbor; motive remains unknown.

• On-Scene Quote:

  • Montgomery County Police Officer:

    “We were told that there were multiple victims. There was active shots being fired after officers arrived. Our SWAT team was called.” [03:18]

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6. 110th Indy 500 Preview

[03:45–04:32]

• Event Significance:

  • The Indy 500, the world’s largest single sporting event, begins in Indianapolis with over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans.

• Drivers to Watch:

  • Defending 2025 champion Alex Palou is on pole, aiming for back-to-back wins.
  • Alexander Rossi starts second, having recovered from a crash during practice.
  • 45-year-old Catherine Legg attempts a rare 'double': racing both the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte on the same day.

• Quote:

  • Jeff Manasso:

    “Over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans getting into position in Indianapolis for the 110th running of the Indy 500, the largest single sporting event in the world...” [03:50]

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On the White House Attack:

  • “Best was charged in July with trying to enter a restricted area near the White House. Authorities say Buss told them he was Jesus Christ and that he wanted to get arrested.” – Madeleine Rivera [00:14]
  • “The president saying on Truth Social the gunman near the White House had a violent history and possible obsession with our country's most cherished structure.” – Madeleine Rivera [00:39]

• Congressional Praise for Trump:

  • “President Trump's diplomacy and his ability to bring these countries together for common causes is why they're so effective right now.” – Marlon Stutzman [01:11]

• Police Response in Texas:

  • “There was active shots being fired after officers arrived. Our SWAT team was called.” – Montgomery County Police Officer [03:18]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• White House Shooting & Background: 00:02–00:53
• US–Iran Diplomacy & Political Response: 00:53–01:24
• Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 01:24–02:00
• Pakistan Train Bombing: 02:39–03:15
• Texas Active Shooter Incident: 03:15–03:45
• Indy 500 Highlights: 03:45–04:32

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Tone: Urgent, fact-driven, and focused on delivering breaking news for listeners seeking up-to-date information.

Utility: This summary provides a quick, thorough rundown for anyone wanting to catch up on the hour’s most important news without listening to the full broadcast.

Transcript

[Ron Trustee]

The Secret Service kills a gunman. I'm Ron Trustee and Fox News A gunman is dead, killed by Secret Service after opening fire on the White House. Fox's Madeleine Rivera says he was no stranger to law enforcement.

[Madeleine Rivera]

Federal law enforcement sources tell Fox News Digital the suspect was 21 year old Nasir Best from Maryland. Best allegedly had encountered Secret Service at least twice last year and had a history of mental health issues, court records state. Best was charged in July with trying to enter a restricted area near the White House. Authorities say Buss told them he was Jesus Christ and that he wanted to get arrested. Buss was also reportedly detained by Secret Service the previous month for flagging down agents and making threats. The president saying on Truth Social the gunman near the White House had a violent history and possible obsession with our country's most cherished structure.

[Ron Trustee]

The gunfire critically injured a bystander. President Trump says a peace deal between the US And Iran and has been largely negotiated following a call with leaders of several countries in the Middle East. And he's winning praise from Republicans, including Indiana Republican Congressman Marlon Stuzmn.

[Marlon Stutzman]

President Trump's diplomacy and his ability to bring these countries together for common causes is why they're so effective right now. Iran is on an island by themselves in the Middle east and so President Trump has a lot of leverage.

[Ron Trustee]

Stutzman on Fox and Friends weekend critics say Iran has the leverage and has not confirmed possible President Trump's claim that an agreement is largely negotiated. Well, much of the US Memorial Day weekend does not feel like the start of summer. It's cold and rainy in the Northeast and Great Lakes area, bitter in the west with dry and warm weather expected. This holiday weekend has a history of fickle weather. Sometimes it can be warm and sunny, others not. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Ron Trustee]

the outlawed Balaq Liberation army, or BLA, which demands independence from Pakistan's central government, has claimed responsibility for a powerful bomb explosion near a railroad track in southern Pakistan. The device exploded as a passenger train carrying security personnel passed through the city of Quetta today. Officials say at least 23 people were killed and over 70 wounded, 20 critically. Although Pakistani authorities say they've quelled the insurgency, violence does continue. Law enforcement securing an active shooter scene in New Caney, Texas last night. Fox's Chris DeMayo reports.

[Chris DeMayo]

Police in Montgomery county say two people were shot.

[Montgomery County Police Officer]

We were told that there were multiple victims. There was active shots being fired after officers arrived. Our SWAT team was called.

[Chris DeMayo]

County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle says the victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. There's no word on a motive. Police say one of the victims is a neighbor of the suspect. The suspect is a 60 year old man who surrendered to police about an hour after the incident began. Chris DiMaio, Fox News the greatest spectacle

[Ron Trustee]

in racing begins today at the Indianapolis motor speedway. Here's Fox's Jeff Manasso.

[Jeff Manasso]

Over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans getting into position in Indianapolis for the 110th running of the Indy 500, the largest single sporting event in the world with defending 2025 champion Alex Palo securing the pole position at Indy today, chasing a rare back to back victory. Alexander Rossi in the second spot following a crash during practice on turn two at Indy last week. Starting 26th, 45 year old Catherine Legg, the first female and old driver to attempt a double racing the Indy 500, getting on a jet and racing the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte. Jeff Manasso, Fox News I'm Roger Stern

[Ron Trustee]

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