10PM ET 05/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET 05/13/2026

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 14, 2026
Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of major national and international news, focusing on high-level US-China diplomatic talks, legal and political developments in the US, and a cultural update regarding the Godfather franchise.

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Main Theme / Purpose

This episode centers on breaking global and national headlines. It covers the critical meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, significant political controversies (including actions in Tennessee and the Federal Reserve chairmanship), high-profile legal cases, and a brief feature on a new Godfather novel.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-China Summit: Top-Level Diplomacy

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  • President Trump is meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
  • Taiwan's independence is a focal issue. China seeks firmer US language to oppose Taiwanese independence rather than the less-committal "does not support" stance.
  • US position is not expected to change, but the issue will be central to the talks. The broader backdrop is the ongoing Iran war and attempts by both sides to leverage issues for diplomatic gains.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "There are several issues that are sort of looming large in the background. You've got China really wants to extract some language from the US that would help them with Taiwan. ... There's no indication that the US is going to change its position relative to Taiwan, but that's going to be something that Xi maybe tries to dangle as the president tries to create some motion on the Iran war."
      — Political Analyst (00:14)
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlights the value of direct, face-to-face diplomacy:
    • "You know, one thing is to exchange phone calls and another thing is to put out messages and press releases and statements. But when the leaders are actually engaging personally ... it creates channels of communication that can prove valuable." — Fox News Correspondent (00:52)

2. Trump Presidential Library Lawsuit

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  • Residents in Miami are suing over plans for President Trump's presidential library, which he suggested might double as a luxury hotel.
  • The lawsuit challenges the legality and constitutionality of a state deal transferring valuable land at a nominal price, seen as enriching the president at community expense.
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3. Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation

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  • Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the new Federal Reserve Chairman despite previous uncertainty.
  • All Republicans supported Warsh except Thom Tillis, who threatened to block the nomination amid an investigation into current chair Jerome Powell. That investigation was recently dropped.
  • No direct quotes, but key fact: Warsh’s nomination signals continuity and resolution.

4. Presidential Summit Update & Alex Murdoch Trial

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  • Trump's motorcade arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
  • Alec Murdoch, previously convicted for murdering his wife and son, granted a new trial after misconduct by a court clerk was discovered.
  • Attorney General Allen Wilson emphasizing consideration of appeal options:
    • "Obviously, we have 90 days to determine whether or not we want to seek an appeal on this, but during that time we're going to evaluate all courses." — Legal/Political Correspondent quoting Attorney General Allen Wilson (03:23)
  • Murdoch remains imprisoned due to other convictions.

5. Tennessee House Democrats Disciplined

• (03:30-04:26)
  • Tennessee House Democrats are stripped of committee positions for protesting during a redistricting vote.
  • Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton cites violations such as blocking aisles and using unauthorized props/noisemakers.
  • Democratic Minority Leader Karen Camper responds:
    • "I'll be honest, at this point, they can do whatever they want. They've abused the supermajority over and over again, changing the rules whenever it benefits them and punishing anyone who dares to challenge them." — Karen Camper (04:14)
  • The disciplinary actions reflect ongoing partisan struggle and controversies over legislative process.

6. Cultural Highlight: New Godfather Novel

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  • Announced by Random House: the estate of Mario Puzo authorized a new Godfather novel.
  • Written by bestselling author Adriana Trignani, titled "Connie" (centering on Michael Corleone's sister).
  • Scheduled for release in Fall 2027, marking the franchise's literary return.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On US-China Relations:
  "China really wants to extract some language from the US that would help them with Taiwan... No indication that the US is going to change its position." — Political Analyst (00:14)
• Value of Diplomacy:
  "When the leaders are actually engaging personally... it creates channels of communication that can prove valuable." — Fox News Correspondent (00:52)
• TN Legislative Tensions:
  "They've abused the supermajority over and over again, changing the rules whenever it benefits them and punishing anyone who dares to challenge them." — Karen Camper (04:14)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-China Meeting Preview: 00:01 – 00:52
• Trump Library Lawsuit: 01:11 – 01:20
• Fed Chair Confirmation: 01:40 – 02:02
• Trump & Xi Meeting Commences, Murdoch Trial: 03:01 – 03:30
• Tennessee House Discord: 03:44 – 04:26
• Godfather Novel Announcement: 04:26 – 04:57

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This episode provides quick, essential updates on major global events, American politics, and legal developments, with brief but pointed commentary and a touch of cultural news for breadth.

Transcript

[Fox News Anchor]

This is a FOX News alert. The high stakes meeting about to start. Timely cila, Sarah, President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping set to sit down. And the independence of Taiwan a likely topic.

[Political Analyst]

There are several issues that are sort of looming large in the background. You've got China really wants to extract some language from the US that would help them with Taiwan. They really are looking for us to say we the US Opposes Taiwan independence rather than the US does not support turn that to a more active word. There's no indication that the US Is going to change its position relative to Taiwan, but that's going to be something that Xi maybe tries to dangle as the president tries to create some motion on the Iran war.

[Fox News Anchor]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich in Beijing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the trip is already successful because it's a face to face sit down.

[Fox News Correspondent]

You know, one thing is to exchange phone calls and another thing is to put out messages and press releases and statements. But when the leaders are actually engaging personally, not just the president to president, but me with their foreign minister and Pete Hegseth with their defense minister and so forth, it creates channels of communication that can prove valuable.

[Fox News Anchor]

On Fox's Hannity, some people who live in Miami suing over President Trump's planned presidential library after he suggested it could double as a luxury hotel.

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The lawsuit challenges the state's transfer of nearly 3 acres of prime downtown waterfront land reportedly worth more than $300 million for just $10. Plaintiffs argue the deal is unconstitutional and illegally enriches the president at the expense of college students and the surrounding community.

[Fox News Anchor]

Fox's Carmen Roberts the Senate's confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. His nomination faced uncertainty. Every Republican, Thom Tillis threatened to block it while the Justice Department investigated current chair Jerome Powell. That investigation was dropped last month. America's listening to FOX News. Nearly home.

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[Fox News Anchor]

a Fox News alert. President Trump's motorcade has arrived at the Great hall of the People in Beijing, China, to begin his meeting with President Xi Jinping. A new trial for Alec Murdoch for the killing his wife and son. The once prominent attorney was granted a new trial after a judge ruled the actions of a court clerk who was later convicted of obstruction may have influenced the jury.

[Legal/Political Correspondent]

Obviously, we have 90 days to determine whether or not we want to seek an appeal on this, but during that time we're going to evaluate all courses.

[Fox News Anchor]

Attorney General Allen Wilson in trial date has not been set. Murdoch was sentenced to life in 2023. He will not be released because he has been convicted of other crimes, including financial fraud. Tennessee House Democrats are punished over protests

[Legal/Political Correspondent]

during a redistricting vote Tennessee's Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton says Democrats are removed from House committees and subcommittees until further notice. Sexton says the punishment is for disrupting proceedings during last week's special session to approve a new, more Republican friendly congressional map. He cites specific examples like interlocking arms and blocking aisles on the House floor, using prohibited props and noisemakers and instigating and encouraging disruptions in coordination with paid protesters and attendees. There's 75 Republicans and 24 Democrats in the Tennessee House, Minority Leader Karen Camper says in a statement. I'll be honest, at this point, they can do whatever they want. They've abused the supermajority over and over again, changing the rules whenever it benefits them and punishing anyone who dares to challenge them. Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Fox News Anchor]

The Corleone family returns decades after the last Godfather movie and more than 10 years since the last Godfather novel, the story of the crime family has a new chapter. Random House tells the Associated Press it acquired a Godfather novel authorized by the estate author Mario Puzo and written by best selling author Adriana Trignani. The book to be called Connie, which was the sister of Michael Corleone, scheduled for release in the fall of 2027. I'm Lis Solacera.

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