12AM ET 05/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

12AM ET 05/26/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman | Date: May 26, 2026

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Overview

This episode delivers updates on major breaking news: US self-defense strikes against Iran, an in-progress nuclear deal, Memorial Day commemorations, political fallout following the 2024 US election, a Kentucky congressman’s surprising next move, and a grassroots response to gun violence in Seattle. The tone is factual and urgent, highlighting high-stakes geopolitics, domestic politics, and local American concerns.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Strikes Iran & Nuclear Deal Negotiations

• US Military Actions:
  • US Forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines. (00:02)
• Status of Nuclear Deal:
  • The framework between the US and Iran is reportedly 90–95% complete. Iran may relinquish enriched uranium, halt its enrichment, help reopen shipping lanes, and commit to a regional ceasefire.
  • In exchange, Iran expects sanctions relief, a gradual lifting of the US blockade, and moves toward economic normalization.
  • Iran’s President Massoud Bejeshkian asserts negotiations will not “compromise the country’s dignity and pride.”
  • President Trump claims the developing deal will “be stronger than the nuclear deal negotiated under the Obama administration.”
  • Trump also wishes to expand the Abraham Accords in the Middle East if the Iran deal succeeds. (00:29)

Notable Quotes:

• “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.”
  —Jeff Paul, (00:29)

• “Any negotiation will not compromise the country’s dignity and pride.”
  —President Massoud Bejeshkian, paraphrased by Jeff Paul, (00:58)

2. Regional and Political Reactions

• Sen. Ted Cruz’s Warning:
  • Objects to Iran’s uranium enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz, calling such a deal "a disastrous mistake." (01:06)
• Hezbollah’s Hostility:
  • Despite repeated US requests, Hezbollah continues to fire at Israel; since April 17th, they have fired over 1,000 drones and 700 rockets, aiming to disrupt negotiations. (01:06)

3. Memorial Day Observances

• National Ceremonies:
  • President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Reflection on the ongoing tradition of Memorial Day, honoring America’s fallen. (01:49)

Memorable Moment:

• “With every salute, with every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year we — remember.” —War Secretary (quoted by Jeff Paul), (01:49)

4. Democratic Party Fallout After 2024 Election

• Party Infighting:
  • DNC Chair Ken Martin faces calls to resign after a controversial post-election report ("autopsy") omitted mention of Gaza, Israel, and criticism of Biden’s second presidential run.
  • Critiques cite the Democratic brand as “weak,” and point to neglect of rural Americans and missteps with Latino outreach as reasons for Kamala Harris’s poor showing in swing states. (03:08)

Notable Quotes:

• “[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.”
  —Bill Malujian relaying Democratic complaints, (03:18)

• “The entire Democratic brand as a whole was weak.”
  —Bill Malujian, (03:35)

• "[The report was] shoddy and incomplete."
  —Sen. Chris Van Hollen, (03:44)

5. Kentucky Congressional Race Aftermath

• Rep. Thomas Massie’s Next Move:
  • After losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, Massie files for 2028, aiming to keep his political options open. He notes he's not set on a specific office yet, and faces criticism from President Trump. (04:01)

6. Seattle Neighborhood Responds to Violence

• Community Action Against Crime:
  • Residents frustrated with official response constructed makeshift street barricades after a spike in gun violence.
  • The mayor’s office calls the violence “deeply unsettling” and plans meetings with residents. (04:41)

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Timestamps of Critical Segments

• [00:02] — US strikes against Iran & CENTCOM announcement (Sue Guzman)
• [00:29] — Nuclear deal status & regional implications (Jeff Paul from Dubai)
• [01:06] — Reactions from Ted Cruz & latest on Hezbollah actions (Sue Guzman)
• [01:49] — Memorial Day ceremonies & commentary (Jeff Paul)
• [03:08] — DNC fallout: Ken Martin and post-election analysis (Sue Guzman, Bill Malujian)
• [04:01] — Rep. Thomas Massie’s post-primary plans (Lisa Brady)
• [04:41] — Seattle residents’ response to gun violence (Sue Guzman)

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Memorable Quotes

• “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.”
  —Jeff Paul, (00:29)
• “Any negotiation will not compromise the country’s dignity and pride.”
  —President Massoud Bejeshkian (via Jeff Paul), (00:58)
• “With every salute, with every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year we — remember.”
  —War Secretary (quoted by Jeff Paul), (01:49)
• “[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.”
  —Bill Malujian, (03:18)
• “The entire Democratic brand as a whole was weak.”
  —Bill Malujian, (03:35)

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Conclusion

This fast-paced Fox News update centers on volatile US-Iran relations and major internal and external US political debates. It spotlights ongoing legislative and civic reactions—from the halls of Congress to neighborhoods in Seattle—giving listeners both a sense of international urgency and insight into American community responses.

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

New strikes launched against Iran. Fox News. I'm Sue Guzman. US Forces conducting self defense strikes in southern Iran on Monday. CENTCOM announcing the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay down mines. This says President Trump is promising a deal with Iran will address its nuclear program, claiming it will be stronger than the nuclear deal negotiated under the Obama administration. Fox's Jeff Paul is more from Dubai.

[Jeff Paul]

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. Iran's President Massoud Bejeshkian 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 on more countries in the Middle east sign up for the Abraham Accords and normalize their relations with Israel.

[Sue Guzman]

Texas Senator Ted Cruz in a post on X saying it would be a disastrous mistake if Iran is allowed to enrich uranium and control the state of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official telling Fox News that Hezbollah has ignored repeated requests to stop firing at Israel, including a recent ultimatum. Since April 17, Hezbollah has fired over 1,000 drones and over 700 rockets to try to derail ongoing negotia. And ceremonies and Memorial Day events held across the country Monday honoring fallen military members. President Trump laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. War Secretary PETE with every salute, with

[Jeff Paul]

every ceremony, with every parade, with every prayer, every day and every year we

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin facing calls to step down after he released the party's 2024 election autopsy. Fox's Bill Malujian is in Washington and has a story.

[Bill Malujian]

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. But Martin still has some support within the Kamala Harris lost every single swing state in that 2024 election, and some of the conclusions from the autopsy report as to why that happened is that she ignored rural America, mishandled Latinos and that the entire Democratic brand as a

[Sue Guzman]

whole was weak and Democrat. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen on Fox News Sunday called the report shoddy and incomplete, said Martin should have released it earlier. A Kentucky congressman who lost his primary Tuesday may not be finished running, Fox's Lisa Brady reports.

[Lisa Brady]

Less than a week after losing a Republican prim to a Trump backed challenger, outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie 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 even after Massey's loss to retired Navy SEAL Ed Galrine last week. Lisa Brady, FOX News Residents in a

[Sue Guzman]

troubled Seattle neighborhood have reached their breaking point, 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 vial is deeply unsettling, says they're going to be meeting with residents. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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