10PM ET 05/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 05/25/2026 (Aired May 26, 2026)

Overview:
This episode provides a concise yet information-rich roundup of the day's pressing national and international news, with a primary focus on U.S.-Iran tensions, Memorial Day observances, Democratic party infighting following the 2024 election, Republican developments in Kentucky, and community unrest in Seattle.

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Key News Highlights and Discussion Points

U.S. Military Strikes in Iran and Diplomatic Developments

• Military Action:

  • U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed "self defense strikes" in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats suspected of mine-laying activities.
    • Paul Stevens (00:02): “U.S. forces conducting self defense strikes in southern Iran today… targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines.”

• Diplomacy and Nuclear Deal:

  • President Trump announced intentions for a new Iran nuclear deal, claiming it will surpass the Obama-era agreement in strength and scope.
    • Paul Stevens (00:02): “President Trump promises a deal with Iran will address its nuclear program, claiming it'll be stronger than the nuclear deal negotiated under the Obama White House.”
  • Fox’s Jeff Paul in Dubai reported the deal framework is “90 to 95% complete,” which, according to sources, would require Iran to:
    • Surrender its enriched uranium stockpile
    • Cease enrichment
    • Re-open the Strait (presumably of Hormuz)
    • Agree to a broader regional ceasefire
    • In exchange, Iran would gain phased sanctions relief and move toward normalized economic conditions.
      Jeff Paul (00:30): “Iran would reportedly give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, stop enriching it and help reopen the strait and agree to broader regional ceasefire.”
    • Iranian President Massoud Pescachian stated talks would not compromise national dignity and pride.
  • Trump expressed hope more Middle Eastern countries would join the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with Israel.

• Ongoing Regional Tensions:

  • A senior U.S. official told FOX News that Hezbollah has been unresponsive to repeated U.S. requests and ultimata to stop attacks on Israel.
    • Paul Stevens (01:08): “…Hezbollah has ignored repeated requests to stop firing at Israel…”

Memorial Day Observances

• Paul Stevens (01:08): Reports on nationwide Memorial Day ceremonies honoring fallen service members, highlighting President Trump’s participation in the annual wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (quoted by Jeff Paul) (01:40):
  • “With every salute, with every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year, we remember.”
• Historical note: The U.S. army began interring Civil War dead at Arlington in 1864.

Democratic Party Election Autopsy and Leadership Crisis

• DNC Chair Ken Martin Under Fire:
  • Facing calls to resign after the release of the Democratic Party’s 2024 election "autopsy."
    • Major criticisms include:
      • No mention of Gaza or Israel
      • No critique of President Biden’s reelection decision
      • Ignoring key causes for the loss, such as neglect of rural America and mishandling relations with Latino voters
    • Bill Malugian (03:12): “Some Democrats have complained that the report didn't even mention the words Gaza or Israel or make any mention of President Biden's disastrous decision to run for a second term.”
      • Notable quote: “Kamala Harris lost every single swing state in that 2024 election and some of the concl… the autopsy report as to why that happened is that she ignored rural America, mishandled Latinos and that the entire Democratic brand as a whole was weak.”
  • Further Criticism:
    • Senator Chris Van Hollen (Maryland) called the report “shoddy and incomplete,” and noted it was released too late.
    • Paul Stevens (03:39): “Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen…called the report shoddy and incomplete...said though Martin should have released it sometime earlier…”

Kentucky Congressional Politics

• Thomas Massie's 2028 Filing:
  • After losing a primary to Trump-backed Navy SEAL Ed Galrain, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie quickly filed FEC paperwork for a potential 2028 run, allowing continued fundraising and political activity.
    • Lisa Brady (03:53): “Massie posting on X he filed with the Federal Election Commission, allowing him to raise funds to continue political operations… adding he hasn't made a final decision about which office to seek if he runs.”
  • Massie has previously clashed with President Trump over Iran policy and the release of Epstein files.

Seattle Community Unrest

• Neighborhoods Barricade Streets Over Crime:
  • Residents in a “troubled Seattle neighborhood” erected makeshift barricades (dirt, concrete, gravel) following a violent weekend, saying city officials have failed to address gun violence.
    • Paul Stevens (04:32): “Erecting homemade barricades across streets after a weekend surge of gun violence…locals say city officials have not done enough…mayor’s office called the violence deeply unsettling.”
  • The mayor's office responded, pledging to meet residents' concerns.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jeff Paul (00:30):
  “The framework is said to be 90 to 95% complete. Iran would reportedly give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, stop enriching it and help reopen the strait and agree to broader regional ceasefire. In exchange, Iran would get sanction relief, a gradual easing of the US Blockade and broader economic normalization.”
• Pete Hegseth (via Jeff Paul, 01:40):
  “With every salute, with every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year we remember.”
• Bill Malugian (03:12):
  “Some Democrats have complained that the report didn't even mention the words Gaza or Israel or make any mention of President Biden's disastrous decision to run for a second term.”
• Lisa Brady (03:53):
  “Massie has clashed with the president on several issues, including the conflict with Iran and the Epstein files.”

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – U.S. strikes in Iran announced; details on military and diplomatic efforts
• 00:30 – Jeff Paul details potential new Iran deal framework
• 01:08 – Updates on Hezbollah and Memorial Day ceremonies
• 01:40 – Pete Hegseth’s Memorial Day remarks
• 02:59 – DNC Chair Ken Martin faces fallout from 2024 “autopsy”
• 03:53 – Thomas Massie’s moves after primary loss
• 04:32 – Seattle residents form barricades in response to violence

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Summary

This episode is packed with fast-paced reporting on U.S. foreign policy, political turmoil within the Democratic Party, ongoing electoral maneuvers by Republican figures, and local responses to violence. The episode offers a snapshot of American and global affairs as they unfold, featuring direct insights from newsmakers and correspondents, vivid descriptions of ceremonial traditions, and raw reactions from communities and politicians on the front lines of current events.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

A military response. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. U.S. forces conducting self defense strikes in southern Iran today. This coming from centcom, US Central Command targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines. This as President Trump promises a deal with Iran will address its nuclear program, claiming it'll be stronger than the nuclear deal negotiated under the Obama White House. Fox's Jeff Paul in Dubai.

[Jeff Paul]

The framework is said to be 90 to 90, 95% complete. Iran would reportedly give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, stop enriching it and help reopen the strait and agree to broader regional ceasefire. In exchange, Iran would get sanction relief, a gradual easing of the US Blockade and broader economic normalization. Iran's President Massoud Pescachian says any negotiation will not compromise the country's dignity and pride. Now President Trump also says that if they do get this deal between the US And Iran across the line, that he would like to see more countries in the Middle east sign up for the Abraham Accords and normalize their relations with Israel.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's fox's Jeff Paul, a senior US Official telling FOX News Hezbollah has ignored repeated requests to stop firing at Israel, including a recent ultimatum. Of course. This Monday, Memorial Day ceremonies and events were held all around the country honoring fallen military members. This is President Trump participated in the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with every

[Jeff Paul]

salute, with every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year we remember.

[Paul Stevens]

And the U.S. army started bearing Civil War debt at the Arlington site back in 1864. America's listening to FOX News.

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January 2025 Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin facing calls to step down after he released the party's 2024 election autopsy in D.C. fox's Bill Malugian some Democrats

[Bill Malugian]

have complained that the report didn't even mention the words Gaza or Israel or make any mention of President Biden's disastrous decision to run for a second term. But Martin still has some support within the party. Kamala Harris lost every single swing state in that 2024 election and some of the concl. The autopsy report as to why that happened is that she ignored rural America, mishandled Latinos and that the entire Democratic brand as a whole was weak.

[Paul Stevens]

And Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat on Fox News Sunday, called the report shoddy and incomplete, said though Martin should have released it sometime earlier, that Kentucky congressman who lost a big primary a few days ago may not be

[Lisa Brady]

done less than a week after losing a Republican primary to a Trump backed challenger, outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, and has already filed the paperwork to run for Congress again in 2028, a move aimed at keeping his options open. Massie posting on X he filed with the Federal Election Commission, allowing him to raise funds to continue political operations supporting his current position and a potential future candidacy, adding he hasn't made a final decision about which office to seek if he runs. Massie has clashed with the president on several issues, including the conflict with Iran and the Epstein files. President Trump has continued to publicly criticize him even after Massey's loss to retired Navy SEAL Ed Galrain Last Lisa Brady,

[Paul Stevens]

Fox News Residents of a troubled Seattle neighborhood reaching their breaking point, they say. Erecting homemade barricades across streets after a weekend surge of gun violence. Videos online showing roads blocked by piles of dirt, concrete and gravel. Locals say city officials have not done enough, while the mayor's office called the violence deeply unsettling. And they say they are meeting with residents. I'm Paul Stevens. This is Virus News.

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