12AM ET 05/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET, May 25, 2026

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: May 25, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories, including developments in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, a checkpoint shooting, a ballistic missile attack in Kiev, a chemical plant crisis in Southern California, soaring gas prices impacting travel, and a building collapse in the Philippines.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Progress Toward a U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal

• [00:02] Sue Guzman opens with news on efforts to resolve the months-long conflict with Iran:
  • President Trump gives Iran five to seven days to agree to a nuclear deal.
  • An agreement in principle has been reached, aiming to deliver a lasting ceasefire and address nuclear concerns.
• Details of the Proposed Deal ([00:17] Ashley Webster):
  • President Trump voices a cautious approach, stating he won't rush or make “bad deals.”
  • The proposed agreement includes:
    • A 60-day ceasefire extension.
    • Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
  • Notable exchange:
    • Donald Trump (via True Social, quoted by Ashley Webster):

      "It's not even fully negotiated yet. So don't listen to the losers who are critical about something they know nothing about. Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don't make bad deals."
      — [00:21]

  • Iranian official threatens withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if the U.S. doesn’t ease the naval blockade.
• [01:00] Framework agreement is reportedly “95% there,” with ongoing disputes over the language concerning nuclear stockpiles and the Strait of Hormuz.

Checkpoint Shooting Incident in D.C.

• [01:00] Sue Guzman transitions to a shooting at a security checkpoint.
• [01:22] Alex Hogan's Report:
  • The suspect, 21-year-old Nasir Best (known to authorities from a 2025 incident), opened fire at a checkpoint.
  • Secret Service returned fire; the suspect later died in hospital.
  • A bystander struck by gunfire remains in serious condition.
  • Authorities are investigating motives and tightening checkpoint security.

Russian Ballistic Missile Attack in Kiev

• [01:47] Sue Guzman highlights Ukrainian President Zelensky’s claim:
  • Russia used a powerful “Rushnik” ballistic missile in a mass attack on Kiev.

Chemical Plant Crisis in Southern California

• [02:55] Sue Guzman: Authorities seek to prevent an explosion at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems.
• [03:07] Ashley Strohmeier's Update:
  • Approximately 50,000 residents evacuated due to risk from an overheating chemical storage tank.
  • A crack found in the tank has helped relieve pressure, possibly lowering explosion risk.
  • Firefighters are cooling the tank continuously.
  • No injuries reported, and air quality remains within normal limits.

High Gas Prices Affecting Memorial Day Travel

• [03:30] Sue Guzman notes energy costs are altering holiday plans.
• [03:39] Caroline Shively & [03:46] Ashley Strohmeier:
  • Research shows 4 in 10 Americans plan no travel this summer.
  • Bank of America reports 10% have canceled summer trips due to high gas prices:
    • Current national average: $4.55/gallon; last year: $3.19.
    • Ashley Strohmeier (Traveler):

      “The fun money goes towards the gas, I guess.”
      — [03:46]

  • AAA expects 45 million Americans to travel by car or plane regardless.
  • Airbnb notes a surge in “placations,” with travelers opting for affordable, local getaways.

Building Collapse in the Philippines

• [04:21] Sue Guzman reports:
  • Nine-story construction collapse north of Manila kills at least 1 Malaysian tourist.
  • 21 workers injured; 24 rescued.
  • Hundreds of police involved in the ongoing rescue in a densely populated neighborhood near a former U.S. base.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (via True Social, relayed by Ashley Webster) [00:21]:

  “It's not even fully negotiated yet. So don't listen to the losers who are critical about something they know nothing about... I don't make bad deals.”

• Ashley Strohmeier [03:46] (on gas prices):

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

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | U.S.-Iran nuclear deal progress & President Trump remarks | | 01:00 | Deal framework status; Checkpoint shooting details | | 01:47 | Ballistic missile attack on Kiev, Ukraine | | 02:55 | SoCal chemical plant explosion prevention efforts | | 03:39 | Gas price impacts on U.S. Memorial Day travel | | 04:21 | Building collapse in the Philippines |

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Summary

This fast-paced newscast delivers timely reports on major political, international, and domestic stories—with notable focus on U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, public safety incidents, and the economic impact of high fuel prices. The reporting style is concise, direct, and maintains FOX News' informational tone—focused on factual updates and expert commentary.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Closer to a peace deal. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump giving Iran five to seven days to sign off on a nuclear deal to end the months long conflict. The US And Iran have agreed to a deal in principle as we hear from fox's Ashley Webster.

[Ashley Webster]

The president says he doesn't want to rush. He wants to get it right. No mistakes, he says. Earlier today he took to true social and took aim at critics saying in part quote, it's not even fully negotiated yet. And he says so don't listen to the losers who are critical about something they know nothing about. Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don't make bad deals. In essence, the deal under discussion involves a 60 day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and more negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. An Iranian senior advisor took aim at the US Naval blockade saying Iran may withdraw from the nuclear Non proliferation Treaty if the US doesn't stand down.

[Sue Guzman]

Administration officials telling Fox the framework agreement is 95% there as of Sunday, although negotiators are still reportedly haggling over the language involving Tehran's nuclear stockpile. And the Strait of Hormuz. Bystander remains in serious condition after being struck by gunfire after a man opened fire on a checkpoint Saturday. Fox's Alex Hogan police and law enforcement

[Alex Hogan]

secure the scene, but we're also learning more about that investigation. Authorities say that the suspect approached one of these security checkpoints and opened fire at law enforcement. According to court documents, he was known to authorities. It was last year he was arrested here for trying to enter a different checkpoint. Secret Service members returned fire and authorities have identified him as 21 year old Nasir Best who later died at the hospital. A bystander was also shot.

[Sue Guzman]

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky says Russia used a powerful or Rushnik ballistic missile in a mass attack on Kiev. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

crisis as a chemical tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems plant could explode as builds inside. Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate. We have more from fox's Ashley Strohmeier.

[Ashley Strohmeier]

The risk of a major explosion at a Southern California aerospace plant is potentially lower. This after authorities say they found a crack in an overheating storage tank that could help relieve pressure. The tank started failing Thursday, forcing about 50,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters have been spraying the tank with water to cool the chemicals inside. Now that plant is located about flood 40 miles south of Los Angeles.

[Sue Guzman]

No injuries reported. Air monitoring tests have found pollution to be within normal limits. A lot of Americans staying home this Memorial Day because of high gas prices.

[Caroline Shively]

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

[Ashley Strohmeier]

The fun money goes towards the gas, I guess.

[Caroline 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 AAA, compared to 3:19 last year. AAA 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. Caroline Shively, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

A nine story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital has collapsed, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and 21 workers. TR24, however, were able to safely escape. Hundreds of police officers are assisting in those rescue efforts. The collapse occurred in a crowded neighborhood located near a former U.S. air Force base. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News. When your home system or appliance breaks down, American home shield will help fix or replace the covered item, no matter its age. Visit ahs.com listen for 20% off any plan cahs.com contracts for coverage details, limitations and exclusions.