12AM ET 05/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 05/05/2026

Episode Theme:
This episode delivers a concise roundup of breaking international and domestic news, highlighting U.S. military actions in the Persian Gulf, political developments in Venezuela, a deadly accident in China, a security incident near the White House, health updates on Rudy Giuliani, and a significant Supreme Court decision regarding abortion pill access.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Actions in the Strait of Hormuz

Timestamps: 00:02 – 01:02

• CENTCOM Update: Admiral Brad Cooper (U.S. Central Command) emphasizes the importance of U.S. naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz for regional and global security.
• Details from Jennifer Griffin (Washington):
  • U.S. military recently defended two commercial vessels from Iranian cruise missiles and drone attacks.
  • Apache helicopters destroyed six Iranian fast boats threatening the ships.
  • New U.S. operation has begun to break Iran’s attempted blockade, establishing a "safe passage" near Oman while maintaining a blockade on Iranian tankers.
  • Oil storage in Iran nears capacity. If restrictions persist, Iran could hit storage limits within a month.
• Key Quote:

  "The conflict entered a new phase today with the US Military beginning a new operation to break Iran's attempted blockade..."
  — Jennifer Griffin (00:35)

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2. Venezuela’s Oil Industry & Maduro’s Ouster

Timestamps: 01:02 – 01:47

• U.S. Clout Increases: Following the arrest of ex-President Nicolás Maduro, U.S. influence over Venezuela's oil sector strengthens.
• Steve Harrigan (Caracas):
  • Public reaction to Maduro’s ouster is consistent: little immediate benefit for ordinary Venezuelans.
  • Economic woes persist, with inflation over 600% and a drastically devalued currency.
  • Everyday hardships illustrated by the need to use "fistfuls" of cash for basic transportation.
• Key Quote:

  "While there has been little immediate gain for most ordinary Venezuelans, inflation still over 600%, the currency almost worthless."
  — Steve Harrigan (01:28)

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3. Tragedy at Chinese Fireworks Plant

Timestamps: 01:47 – 01:59

• Fatal Explosion:
  • At least 21 dead, 61 injured in central China.
  • Massive emergency response, with 500 rescuers deployed.

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4. Shooting Incident Near the White House

Timestamps: 02:53 – 03:33

• Mike Emanuel (Washington Report):
  • Secret Service officer spotted an armed suspect near the White House around 3:30 PM.
  • The suspect fired his weapon; a juvenile bystander was wounded.
  • Security personnel shot the suspect near the Washington Monument; the suspect was hospitalized.
  • The Vice President’s motorcade passed by shortly before the incident.
  • The Secret Service is investigating whether this was a direct threat to the President.
• Key Quote:

  "The deputy Secret Service director says the agency will get to the bottom of whether this was a threat to the president."
  — Mike Emanuel (03:28)

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5. Rudy Giuliani’s Health Update

Timestamps: 03:33 – 04:18

• Dana Marie McNichol:
  • Former NYC Mayor Giuliani is off a ventilator and breathing on his own after a critical illness linked to pneumonia and restrictive airway disease.
  • Giuliani's doctor, speaking exclusively, credits prayers and support for his recovery.
  • Ted Goodman (spokesperson) ties his illness to Giuliani’s chronic respiratory condition.
• Memorable Moments:
  • Quote:

    "He did have a priest anoint him and all the prayers from around the world. It's like a miracle. This guy's got nine lives."
    — Jennifer Griffin, quoting Giuliani’s doctor (03:53)

  • Recap of Giuliani's public service post-9/11 and his role as Trump’s attorney.

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6. Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access

Timestamps: 04:18 – 04:51

• Key Details:
  • Justice Samuel Alito signs an order temporarily restoring access to mifepristone via telehealth, mail, and pharmacies.
  • No in-person doctor visit required for obtaining the pill, at least for the next week as legal considerations continue.

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Notable Quotes

• On U.S. strategic priorities:

  “The US Military defended two US Commercial vessels as they crossed through the Strait of Hormuz from incoming Iranian cruise missiles and drones.”
  — Jennifer Griffin (00:22)

• On Venezuela’s hardships:

  “When you get on a bus here, you have to have fistfuls of that paper currency to actually ride the bus.”
  — Steve Harrigan (01:40)

• On Giuliani’s recovery:

  “It’s like a miracle. This guy's got nine lives.”
  — Jennifer Griffin (03:53)

• On the Secret Service incident:

  “The agency will get to the bottom of whether this was a threat to the president.”
  — Mike Emanuel (03:28)

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Segment Timestamps

• U.S. Navy in Strait of Hormuz: 00:02 – 01:02
• Venezuela U.S. Relations: 01:02 – 01:47
• China Fireworks Explosion: 01:47 – 01:59
• White House Shooting: 02:53 – 03:33
• Giuliani Health Update: 03:33 – 04:18
• Abortion Pill Ruling: 04:18 – 04:51

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This Fox News Hourly Update provided crucial insights and rapid coverage on urgent global and domestic developments, keeping listeners informed on security, politics, public safety, and legal breakthroughs.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

An update on Iran from centcom. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. And the head of the U.S. central Command is calling the U.S. s effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz essential to regional security and global economy. With the latest from fox's Jennifer Griffin in Washington.

[Jennifer Griffin]

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said the US Military defended two US Commercial vessels as they crossed through the Strait of Hormuz from incoming Iranian cruise missiles and drones. Apache gunship helicopter blew up six Iranian fast boats, threatening those ships. The conflict entered a new phase today with the US Military beginning a new operation to break Iran's attempted blockade of the strait, opening a safe passage lane near Oman while still enforcing a blockade of any tankers and ships leaving Iran's ports. The clock is ticking on Iranian oil storage as crude piles up on tankers and at export hubs like Iran's Kharg Island. Analysts estimate Iran could hit capacity in about a month.

[Sue Guzman]

U.S. officials say combat operations could soon be resumed. United States has a major influence on Venezuela's oil industry now following the arrest of its former president Nicolas Maduro earlier this year. Fox's Steve Harrigan is in Caracas with this update.

[Steve Harrigan]

Talk to people on the streets select. Ask them about what happened here four months ago. Basically the US Military arresting and removing the man who led and ruled this country with an iron fist for more than 12 years. The the reaction of people here in Venezuela is remarkably similar. And while there has been little immediate gain for most ordinary Venezuelans, inflation still over 600%, the currency almost worthless. When you get on a bus here, you have to have fistfuls of that paper currency to actually ride the bus.

[Sue Guzman]

And an explosion at a fireworks plant in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. 500 rescuers currently at the scene. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The secret Service responded to a shooting near the White House Monday afternoon. Fox's Mike Emanuel is in Washington with more.

[Steve Harrigan]

Secret Service says a PL closed officer spotted someone around 3:30 this afternoon with a weapon not far from the White House. The suspect fired his weapon after being confronted by officers. A juvenile bystander was hit by a bullet. A uniformed Secret Service officer shot the suspect near the Washington Monument. He's been transported to a local hospital. Secret Service notes the vice president's motorcade drove by that area a short time before the incident. The deputy Secret Service director says the agency will get to the bottom of whether this was a threat to the president.

[Sue Guzman]

He's still hospitalized in critical condition, but former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider says he's making incredible progress. The latest from Fox's Dana Marie McNichol.

[Dana Marie McNichol]

Rudy Giuliani's team says after being on a ventilator, the 81 year old is now breathing on his own. We spoke with his primary care doctor for an exclusive update.

[Jennifer Griffin]

He did have a priest anoint him in all the prayers from around the world. It's like a miracle. He's this guy's got nine lives.

[Dana Marie McNichol]

Giuliani served as New York City mayor from 1994 to 2001 and became known nationwide for his leadership after the September 11 attacks, earning the title America's Mayor. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman says the pneumonia is linked to having restrictive airway disease.

[Sue Guzman]

Giuliani also served as a top lawyer to President Trump during his first term of office. Access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, bail and pharmacies has now been restored by the Supreme Court. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill without any in person visit to a doctor. His order will remain in effect for at least another week while both sides continue to consider the issue. I'm Sue Gusman. This is FOX News. Mom, can you tell me a story?

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[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

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