10PM ET 05/24/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update - 10PM ET 05/24/2026 Newscast

Host: Jack Callaghan
Date: May 25, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk rundown of major national and international news stories, focusing on the upcoming potential peace deal between the US and Iran, Memorial Day travel and gas prices, the ongoing Texas immigration law legal battle, and controversy involving a Maine Senate candidate’s comments about a veteran.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Possible US-Iran Peace Deal Imminent

• Jack Callaghan (00:02): Announces that a peace memorandum with Iran could be reached “in five to seven days," per President Trump.
• Ashley Webster Reporting from Tel Aviv (00:16):
  • President Trump addresses criticism and emphasizes his negotiation style:

    “It isn’t even fully negotiated yet. So don't listen to the losers who are critical about something they don't know anything about. Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago. I don't make bad deals, exclamation point.”
    — President Trump, cited by Ashley Webster (00:19)

  • Agreement details (per Axios):
    • 60-day memorandum of understanding, possible extension
    • Strait of Hormuz to remain open, free of tolls, and Iran to clear any mines
    • The US to lift port blockades and issue limited sanctions waivers so Iran can sell oil
• Jack Callaghan (00:59): Notes Iran denies its nuclear program is part of talks, White House warns “no dust, no deal” and threatens to resume military strikes if talks fail.

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2. High Gas Prices Impact Memorial Day Travel

• Carolyn Shively (01:16): Reports 4 in 10 Americans surveyed are skipping travel this summer due to costly gas.
  • Some travelers are reallocating budgets:

    “The fun money goes towards the gas, I guess.”
    — Unidentified Traveler (01:23)

  • Bank of America study: nearly 10% canceled summer trips because of gas prices
    • Gas averages $4.55/gallon at holiday start, up from $3.19 last year
  • Despite costs, AAA expects record-breaking 45 million Americans to travel (fly or drive)
  • Notably, 1/3 of summer travelers are staying closer to home, often opting for “placations” at rural or budget-friendly destinations per Airbnb.

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3. Texas Immigration Law Faces Federal Setback

• Jack Callaghan (03:08): Texas is appealing a federal court ruling blocking parts of its controversial law allowing state/local police to arrest undocumented immigrants.
• Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) (03:27): Cites constitutional backing for state enforcement powers:

  “They were careful to put a safeguard in place in Article 1, Section 10 that says if states are being invaded or if there's an endangerment or a threat to its citizens, they have the inherent right to defend themselves, to enforce the laws to secure their border.” — Jodey Arrington (03:27)

• Federal judge’s reasoning: the law could allow states to sidestep federal immigration control.
• Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to put law into effect pending legal outcome.

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4. Senate Candidate Under Fire for Comments About Veteran

• Jack Callaghan (04:03):
  • Graham Platner, Maine Democrat Senate candidate, faces backlash for resurfaced social media post mocking a wounded veteran.
• CB Cotton Reporting (04:23):
  • Controversial June 2019 Reddit comment referenced viral helmet cam footage of Private First Class Ted Daniels:

    Platner called Daniels “dumb,” said he “didn't deserve to live” and attributed his survival to “poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part.”

  • Platner denies disrespect, asserts military background:

    “Out of four tours of the infantry, any attempt to say that I disrespect veterans is slanderous and offensive.” — Graham Platner (04:09) “Do you know how many of my friends have Purple Hearts?” — Graham Platner (04:21)

  • Daniels responds:

    “Graham is a coward.” — Ted Daniels, to Fox Business (04:51)

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump (via Ashley Webster, 00:19):

  “I don't make bad deals, exclamation point.”

• Rep. Jodey Arrington (03:27):

  "...if states are being invaded or if there's an endangerment or a threat to its citizens, they have the inherent right to defend themselves..."

• Unidentified Traveler (01:23):

  “The fun money goes towards the gas, I guess.”

• Graham Platner (04:09):

  “Any attempt to say that I disrespect veterans is slanderous and offensive.”

• Ted Daniels (04:51):

  “Graham is a coward.”

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — US-Iran Peace Deal Prospects, White House and Iranian positions
• 01:16 — Memorial Day travel, gas prices, consumer adjustments
• 03:08 — Texas immigration law update, constitutional arguments, federal block
• 04:03 — Senate candidate's controversial online comments about a veteran
• 04:51 — Direct response from the veteran involved

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Tone and Style

• Direct, factual, and at times confrontational (especially in quoted presidential and candidate remarks)
• Reporting blends official sources, expert commentary, and brief civilian perspective on travel

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This summary covers the primary topics and most impactful moments of the newscast, highlighting political, economic, and social issues currently in the news cycle.

Transcript

[Jack Callaghan]

Iranian peace deal could be days away. I'm Jack Callaghan, Fox News. President Trump's timeline to complete a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end hostilities is five to seven days. Fox's Ashley Webster reports from Tel Aviv.

[Ashley Webster]

President Trump taking to social media, quote, it isn't even fully negotiated yet. So don't listen to the losers who are critical about something they don't know anything about. Unlike those before me who, who should have solved this problem many years ago. I don't make bad deals, exclamation point. So according to Axios, both countries would sign a memorandum of understanding that would last 60 days but could be extended. And during that period, the Strait of Hormuz would be open with no tolls and Iran would agree to clear any mines that it has deployed. In exchange, the US Would lift its blockade on Iranian ports. Also issue some sanctions waivers to allow Iran to sell its oil.

[Jack Callaghan]

Iran has consistently refused calls to end its nuclear program and claims it's not part of these negotiations. But the White House says no dust, no deal. Warns they could resume military strikes. Many Americans staying home this Memorial Day because, as Fox's Carolyn Shively reports, high gas prices.

[Carolyn Shively]

Talker research found that 4 in 10Americans won't travel anywhere this summer. Some who are hitting the road are skimping elsewhere.

[Unidentified Traveler/Interviewee]

The fun money goes towards the gas, I guess.

[Carolyn Shively]

A Bank of America study found that nearly 10% of travelers are actually canceling a summer vacation because of high gas prices. The national average for a gallon of Gas was at 455 at the start of the holiday weekend, according to Triple a, compared to 319 last year. Triple A is still predicting a record breaking 45 million Americans will fly or drive this weekend. Airbnb says a third of summer travelers are staying closer to home to save, noting the trend of placations, staying at cheaper fun spots like rural retreats.

[Jack Callaghan]

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[Jack Callaghan]

the state of Texas is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked parts of a law allowing state and local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants. On the Fox Report, Republican Texas Congressman Jodi Arrington argued the state's enforcement power is already backed by the Constitution ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court showdown.

[Jodey Arrington]

They were careful to put a safeguard in place in Article 1, Section 10 that says if states are being invaded or if there's an endangerment or a threat to its citizens, they have the inherent right to defend themselves, to enforce the laws to secure their border.

[Jack Callaghan]

Federal judge blocked that law, warning it could let states bypass federal authority. While critics call the measure extreme, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the law to take effect while the legal battle over it plays out. Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner is receiving backlash over comments he posted on social media about a veteran's combat experience. Fox's CB Cotton reports Plattner dodged the question when Fox News Digital confronted him about those remarks.

[Graham Platner]

Out of four tours of the infantry, any attempt to say that I disrespect veterans is slanderous and offensive.

[Fox News Reporter]

Do you think you owe him an apology?

[Graham Platner]

Do you know how many of my friends have Purple Hearts?

[CB Cotton]

The latest remarks is a post reportedly from June 2019 in which Platner appears to mock a US soldier, calling him dumb and saying he didn't deserve to live. Quote, poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part is the only reason this mouth breather made it home. The Reddit comment referencing a viral video from the helmet cam of a Private First Class Ted Daniels, who received a Purple Heart after taking Taliban enemy fire back in 2012.

[Jack Callaghan]

The comments were archived by the state news outlet, the main monitor, Daniels, the veteran in question, telling the Fox Business Network, graham is a coward. I'm Jack Callaghan. This is Fox News.

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