10PM ET 05/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET, May 8, 2026

Host: Jack Callaghan (FOX News)
Reporters/Contributors: Jarrad Halperin, Ashley Webster, Jonathan Serry, Claudia Cowan
Date Aired: May 9, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode brings listeners the latest international and domestic news updates from FOX News at 10PM ET. The coverage focuses on a notable weekend Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, high-level talks between U.S. and Brazilian leaders, developments in a headline-making murder case, and a public health scare aboard a cruise ship.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement

• Ceasefire Details:

  • Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire, lasting from May 9th to May 11th, to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day.
  • Ceasefire includes a freeze of "kinetic activity" and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side.

• Diplomatic Efforts:

  • The announcement follows meetings between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ukraine's lead negotiator in Miami.

• Presidential Endorsement:

  • President Trump commented on the ceasefire, emphasizing its temporary nature and the peace gesture.

• Notable Quote:

  "President Trump says the ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country."
  — Jarrad Halperin [00:21]

• Timestamps:

  • Ceasefire coverage: [00:03]–[00:41]

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2. U.S.–Iran Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

• US Airstrikes:

  • U.S. fighter jets targeted two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to breach a U.S.-enforced blockade on Iranian ports.
  • Over 1,500 vessels are stranded as the blockade continues.

• Escalation Risks:

  • The airstrikes came after an exchange of hostile fire between Iranian and U.S. military forces.
  • U.S. officials reaffirm commitment to enforcing the blockade.

• Notable Quote:

  "The FA18 opening fire on those two Iranian flagged tankers. Remarkably, given what the blockade has done so far, those tankers were trying to make it to a port in Iran. They were disabled. They didn't even get close."
  — Ashley Webster [00:55]

• Presidential Response:

  • President Trump asserts that these military actions do not affect the Russia–Ukraine ceasefire.

• Timestamps:

  • Iran Straits coverage: [00:41]–[01:25]

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3. U.S.–Brazil Presidential Meeting

• Bilateral Talks:

  • President Trump met privately with Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
  • The discussion focused on trade tariffs and rare earth minerals.

• Diplomatic Outlook:

  • Both parties described the meeting as positive, despite a previously rocky relationship.

• Notable Quote:

  "We had a great meeting with the president of Brazil and we'll see what happens. They want to do business with the United States."
  — Ashley Webster, quoting President Trump [01:38]

• Timestamps:

  • U.S.–Brazil coverage: [01:25]–[01:46]

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4. Tyler Robinson Case Update

• Judicial Proceedings:

  • A Utah judge postponed the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of the fatal shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
  • The new hearing dates are July 6-10.

• Media Access:

  • The judge ruled media will remain in the courtroom, despite defense objections.

• Charges & Penalties:

  • Robinson faces aggravated murder charges and could face the death penalty.

• Notable Quote:

  "The judge also handed the defense a legal setback, ruling that cameras and microphones will continue to be allowed in the courtroom during the proceedings."
  — Claudia Cowan [02:47]

• Timestamps:

  • Tyler Robinson case: [02:17]–[03:09]

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5. Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

• Situation Overview:

  • Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers from a Dutch cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak.
  • 17 Americans remain onboard; all passengers are currently symptom-free and expected to arrive in the Canary Islands for flights home.

• Outbreak Containment:

  • International health officials believe the risk remains low for the public but moderate for those who were on board.
  • U.S. health departments are monitoring more than six passengers who disembarked before the outbreak was identified.

• Notable Quotes:

  "We continue to consider the risk as low for the general population. It's moderate for those on the ship."
  — Claudia Cowan (paraphrasing health officials) [03:41]

  "Health departments in five U.S. States are monitoring more than half a dozen passengers who left the cruise before the hantavirus outbreak was detected."
  — Jonathan Serry [03:54]

• Timestamps:

  • Hantavirus outbreak: [03:09]–[04:03]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Jarrad Halperin on Ceasefire:

  "The ceasefire announcement comes a day after special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukraine's top negotiator in Miami." [00:28]

• Ashley Webster on Straits Tensions:

  "They are going to enforce this blockade of Iranian ports come what may." [01:13]

• Claudia Cowan on Court Proceedings:

  "Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk on September 10, 2025, and could face the death penalty..." [02:58]

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Important Timestamps

• Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire: [00:03]–[00:41]
• Iranian Tanker Attacks/Strait of Hormuz: [00:41]–[01:25]
• U.S.–Brazil Meeting: [01:25]–[01:46]
• Tyler Robinson Hearing Update: [02:17]–[03:09]
• Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak: [03:09]–[04:03]

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This concise yet comprehensive update provides listeners with actionable news across global conflict, diplomacy, judiciary developments, and emerging health threats as of the evening of May 8, 2026.

Transcript

[Jack Callaghan]

Russia and Ukraine agree to a weekend cease fire. I'm Jack Callaghan, FOX News. But it is not for Mother's Day. Fox's Jarrad Halperin reports.

[Jarrad Halperin]

The three day ceasefire beginning May 9th and ending May 11th coincides with victory Day when Russia marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. In a social media post, President Trump says the ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Cease fire announcement comes a day after special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukraine's top negotiator in Miami. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Jack Callaghan]

Two oil tankers have been hit by US Airstrikes for trying to break the blockade of Iranian ports. Ashley Webster of the Fox Business Network is in Tel Aviv with the latest.

[Ashley Webster]

The clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz where more than 1500 vessels are just simply stuck. The FA18 opening fire on those two Iranian flagged tankers. Remarkably, given what the blockade has done so far, those tankers were trying to make it to a port in Iran. They were disabled. They didn't even get close. It also follows the exchange of strikes last night with the US Military saying they were fired on, they returned fire and they also say, look, they are going to enforce this blockade of Iranian ports come what may.

[Jack Callaghan]

President Trump says despite the strikes, the cease fire is still in effect. At the White House, the president talking about his meeting with Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lulo da Silva, which was not open to the media.

[Jonathan Serry]

We had a good meeting.

[Ashley Webster]

We had a great meeting with the president of Brazil and we'll see what happens. They want to do business with the United States.

[Jack Callaghan]

Da Silva also described the meeting as positive with the two leaders talking about trade tariffs and critical rare earth minerals. The president and the left leaning da Silva have had a rocky relationship in the past. America is listening to Fox News.

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A judge in Utah is delaying the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson. He's the 23 year old man accused of killing conservative icon Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last fall. Fox's Claudia Cowan with details.

[Claudia Cowan]

Judge Tony Graff ruled that Robinson's preliminary hearing, originally set for May 18, will now take place July 6 through the 10th. During that hearing, the judge will determine if there's enough probable cause to hold Robinson over for trial. The judge also handed the defense a legal setback, ruling that cameras and microphones will continue to be allowed in the courtroom during the proceedings. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk on September 10, 2025, and could face the death penalty if convicted on char that include aggravated murder. In San Francisco, Claudia Cowan, Fox News,

[Jack Callaghan]

Spanish authorities preparing to receive more than 140 passengers from a hantavirus stricken cruise ship. As Fox's Jonathan Serry reports, 17Americans remain

[Jonathan Serry]

aboard this Dutch cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Its operator says all on board are symptom free and estimated to arrive early Sunday in the Canary Islands to board flights home. That has sparked protests from some concerners, concerned dock workers. But international health officials remain confident the outbreak can be contained.

[Claudia Cowan]

Based on how it is spreading and not spreading amongst the people on the ship, the people who have disembarkated as well, we continue to consider the risk as low for the general population. It's moderate for those on the ship.

[Jonathan Serry]

Health departments in five US States are monitoring more than half a dozen passengers who left the cruise before the hantavirus outbreak was detected.

[Jack Callaghan]

New Jersey monitoring two residents after they may have been exposed to the virus on a flight in which two of the cruise ship passengers were born. I'm Jack Callahan.

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