12AM ET 05/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 05/19/2026

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: May 19, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid roundup of major news stories across the U.S. and globally, including a tragic mosque shooting in San Diego, the postponement of U.S. military strikes on Iran, the end of a major railroad strike, a wrongful imprisonment settlement, a voter registration fraud case, and an earthquake in China.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Mosque Shooting in San Diego

• [00:03] Debra Valentine opens with news of a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
• [00:16] Kristin Goodwin details how police were alerted by a mother who reported her teenage son missing, potentially suicidal, and armed with stolen weapons and her vehicle.
  • Police Chief Scott Wall emphasizes, “She realized that she was missing. Weapons, multiple weapons. Her vehicle was missing.” ([00:24] C)
• [00:30] Two teen suspects opened fire at the mosque, killing three men including a security guard; both suspects were later found dead by suicide in a nearby vehicle.
• [00:41] “Yeah, we are, we are actively investigating this as a hate crime.” – Police Chief Scott Wall ([00:41] C)
• [00:52] Shots were also fired at a landscaper nearby, but no injuries reported.

2. U.S.-Iran Military Tensions

• [01:04] President Trump postpones a planned “major attack on Iran” following requests from Arab Gulf leaders.
  • Trump comment: “If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy.” ([01:04] C)
  • Despite the delay, Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a full assault “on a moment's notice.”
  • Recap by Halpern from the White House.

3. Long Island Railroad Strike Resolved

• [01:37] After three days, the Long Island Railroad strike ends with a deal.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul: “We got the deal done. It is a very good night for everyone and I'm really proud of the work that was accomplished by an extraordinary team and our partners in labor. Thank you.” ([01:37] A)
  • Train service resumes the following day at noon.

4. Wrongful Imprisonment Settlement in Michigan

• [02:40] John Saucier reports that Jeff Titus, 74, was released after serving 21 years for a double murder he did not commit.
• [02:48] Titus was cleared when a hidden file pointed to another suspect. His lawsuit accused law enforcement of withholding key evidence.
• [03:14] $5.25 million settlement awarded to Titus.
  • “A 30 page file on the case was found at the county sheriff's office and in it another suspect was suggested…” ([02:48] E)

5. Voter Registration Fraud Case in California

• [03:24] Lisa Brady details how Brenda Lee Armstrong, 64, agrees to plead guilty to one felony count of paying others to register to vote.
• [03:30] Armstrong paid $2–$3 per signature, targeting Skid Row and using a former address to fake residency.
• Armstrong also profited per registration while working as a petition circulator for 20 years.
• [04:04] Justice Department notes actions like Armstrong’s “undermine Americans’ faith in elections.” ([03:54] F)

6. Earthquake in South China

• [04:08] A 5.2-magnitude quake strikes south China.
• Two confirmed dead, buildings toppled, four injured, and over 7,000 evacuated.
• Updates as more information becomes available.

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Notable Quotes

• “She realized that she was missing. Weapons, multiple weapons. Her vehicle was missing.”
  — San Diego Police Chief Scott Wall ([00:24] C)
• “Yeah, we are, we are actively investigating this as a hate crime.”
  — San Diego Police Chief Scott Wall ([00:41] C)
• “If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy.”
  — President Trump ([01:04] C)
• “We got the deal done. It is a very good night for everyone and I'm really proud of the work that was accomplished by an extraordinary team and our partners in labor. Thank you.”
  — New York Governor Kathy Hochul ([01:37] A)
• “A 30 page file on the case was found at the county sheriff's office and in it another suspect was suggested in the original investigation.”
  — John Saucier ([02:48] E)
• “False registrations undermine Americans’ faith in elections.”
  — Lisa Brady quoting the Justice Department ([03:54] F)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mosque Shooting & Hate Crime Investigation: [00:03]–[00:52]
• U.S. Strikes on Iran Postponed: [01:04]–[01:37]
• Long Island Railroad Strike Ends: [01:37]–[02:00]
• Michigan Wrongful Imprisonment Settlement: [02:40]–[03:24]
• Voter Registration Fraud Plea Deal: [03:24]–[04:08]
• South China Earthquake: [04:08]–[04:36]

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Memorable Moments

• The urgent tone as the San Diego mosque shooting investigation is actively pursued as a hate crime.
• President Trump’s blunt assessment of military action options in the Middle East.
• Human interest in Jeff Titus’s release after decades wrongfully imprisoned—and the systemic failures revealed.
• The Justice Department’s warning about the broader significance of voter registration fraud.

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This Fox News Hourly Update offers concise reporting on major events, with a straightforward style and emphasis on emerging national and international concerns.

Transcript

[A]

A deadly mosque shooting. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. Five people are dead, including two teenage suspects after a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, California. Fox's Kristin Goodwin in Los Angeles has details.

[B]

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wall says a mother reported her teenage son missing Monday morning, telling officials she believed he was suicidal and he was with a companion.

[C]

She realized that she was missing. Weapons, multiple weapons. Her vehicle was missing.

[B]

Soon after, officials say two teenagers opened fire at the Islamic center of San Diego, killing three men, including a security guard. The teens were found dead in a vehicle nearby with self inflicted gunshot wounds.

[C]

Yeah, we are, we are actively investigating this as a hate crime.

[B]

Wall says officials are serving search warrants that will continue into the days ahead. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[A]

Police also say shots were fired at a landscaper a few blocks away from the mosque, but that person was not hurt. President Trump is holding off on a new wave of attacks on IR A

[C]

major attack on Iran was scheduled for today. President Trump says, but at the request of Arab Gulf leaders, those strikes are on hold and there seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy. Over the weekend, the president warned Iran the clock is ticking and they better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them. He now says while renewed attacks are postponed, he's directing the Pentagon to prepare for a full large scale assault of Iran on a moment's notice. At the White House, Halpern, FOX News.

[A]

The three day Long island railroad strike has settled. We got the deal done. Is a very good night for everyone and I'm really proud of the work that was accomplished by an extraordinary team and our partners in labor. Thank you. New York Governor Kathy Hochul says trains will begin running tomorrow at noon. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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[A]

after spending 21 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, a Michigan man agrees to a settlement. Fox's John Saucier has more now 74

[E]

year old Jeff Titus was released from prison in 2023 and his murder convictions were erased. Back in 1990, a pair of hunters were shot and killed near his property in Kalamazoo County. After police initially cleared Titus murder charges were filed against him for the killing. Some 12 years later, a 30 page file on the case was found at the county sheriff's office and in it another suspect was suggested in the original investigation. The lawsuit that was just settled accused police of violating Titus rights by not sharing information, which cast doubt on witness testimony. The settlement is worth a reported five and a quarter million dollars. John Saucier, FOX News.

[A]

A California woman accused of paying people to register to vote makes a plea deal. Fox's Lisa Brady reports.

[F]

The Justice Department says 64 year old Brenda Lee Armstrong agrees to plead guilty after being charged, charged with one felony count of paying another person to register to vote. Federal prosecutors say she solicited signatures for ballot initiatives, often paying people two to three dollars, including in the skid row section of downtown LA, known for its homeless population, sometimes giving people her former LA address to list on registration forms. The plea agreement says Armstrong also received payment for each registered voter's signature. Working for about 20 years as a petition circulator. The Justice Department says false registrations are undermine Americans faith in elections. Lisa Brady, FOX News.

[A]

A strong quake reported in south China. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China early today, killing a total of two people. That quake also toppled buildings and prompted evacuations. Four people in all were hurt. More than 7,000 residents had to be evacuated in South China due to today's strong earthquake. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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