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Keeping a watch on the races. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. Five states holding primaries on Tuesday. In Michigan, Trump backed Representative John James has won Michigan's GOP primary for governor, besting millionaire businessman Perry Johnson. The state secretary of state Jocelyn Benson capturing the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed term limited Gretchen Whitmer. In Michigan, two Democrats survived for their party's nomination for U.S. senate. The this race that's closely watched pits more moderate Democrat Haley Stevens against progressive Abdul Al Said. A California man is under arrest after being found at Trump National Golf Club in California.
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Federal agents say Jeanine John Talley is facing charges after he was spotted suspiciously walking the grounds at Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The 38 year old was busted Sunday, days ahead of President Trump's planned visit to the course for a fundraiser. Investigators say Taylee had a loaded pistol and a 16 round magazine. They add he was taking pictures at the golf course in an apparent effort to monitor security activities ahead of the president's arrival. Tom Graham, FOX News.
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President Trump telling FOX News this evening, quote, we're having very good discussions with Iran. Since the US Military strikes remain on hold, Tehran's been in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As we hear from Fox's Peter Doocy,
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it feels like we're about a million miles away from that, that memorandum of understanding earlier in the summer where the Iranians would agree not to develop a nuke down the line because now the secretary of state says the peace talks aren't even about that. The denuclearization of Iran is the ultimate deal. I think the immediate deal and the one that you think a lot of focus on is the straits. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman adds to this confusion by stating we are not currently holding negotiations with the United States.
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And that's fox's Peter Doocy. America is listening to FOX News. Todd Blanche has cleared a key Senate committee hurdle as he seeks the chamber's full confirmation.
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Todd Blanche needed all 12 Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination to the full Senate floor. Those Republicans came through for him, including Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who originally protested over the controversial anti weaponization fund. Now that proposed fund would have used nearly $1.8 billion in taxp money to compensate people who believe they're victims of government weaponization. It was part of a deal between President Trump and the Justice Department after he dropped his lawsuit over his leaked tax returns. Now, several defendants involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot later pardoned by Trump wanted to apply for the fund, but it's not going forward, according to Blanche. Blanche in writing insisted there is no anti weaponization fund and there won't be.
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Todd Blanch again clearing that key committee hurdle. And that is FOX's David Sponge. Reporting man accused of setting the largest of the wildfires raging in the Spokane, Washington area was in court today. Did you hear and understand the writ said?
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I went over? Yes, your honor.
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Could you please state for the record your true name and date of birth?
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Aaron Forrest Farinacci, March 10, 1989. Judge Tony Hazel says Aaron Farinacci will be held in a million dollars bond. Los Angeles county fire officials say sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison is What caused the 2025 Eaton fire in Southern California. The utility acknowledging its equipment may have been involved, but also says the lack of water kept fire crews from battling the blaze. The eaton fire left 19 people dead. And Federal Aviation Administration officials are reviewing an air traffic safety incident earlier today involving a military helicopter carrying President Trump. According to the Wall Street Journal, president's chopper took off from the White House, but air traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at nearby Reagan National Airport as requ safety protocols. I'm Sue Cosmon. This is FOX NEWS.
Overview
In this episode, FOX News anchor Sue Guzman delivers an overview of major political events and breaking news from across the country and around the world. The segment covers primary election results in Michigan, a security threat at Trump National Golf Club in California, ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic developments, a Senate committee vote regarding a Trump nominee and a controversial compensation fund, updates on significant wildfires, and a close call involving presidential air travel.
"Investigators say Taylee had a loaded pistol and a 16 round magazine. They add he was taking pictures at the golf course in an apparent effort to monitor security activities."
— Tom Graham (00:42)
"It feels like we’re about a million miles away from that memorandum of understanding earlier in the summer where the Iranians would agree not to develop a nuke down the line..."
— Peter Doocy (01:25)
"Blanche in writing insisted there is no anti weaponization fund and there won’t be."
— David Spunt (02:48)
"Did you hear and understand the writ said?"
"Yes, your honor."
— (02:59–03:02)
"It feels like we’re about a million miles away from that memorandum of understanding earlier in the summer..." (01:25)
"Blanche in writing insisted there is no anti weaponization fund and there won’t be." (02:48)
"Did you hear and understand the writ said?"
"Yes, your honor."
(02:59–03:02)
| Time | Segment | |--------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Michigan primary results announced | | 00:42 | Arrest at Trump National Golf Club, CA | | 01:13 | Trump discusses U.S.-Iran talks | | 01:25 | Peter Doocy analyzes Iran negotiation confusion | | 02:07 | Senate Judiciary Committee update: Todd Blanche | | 02:48 | Controversy over anti-weaponization fund | | 02:59 | Spokane wildfire suspect court audio | | 03:07 | Details on Eaton fire, FAA review of helicopter safety|
Summary:
This FOX News update provides a concise but thorough overview of major political developments, security incidents, disaster updates, and diplomatic news as of August 5, 2026. Highlights include high-profile primary wins, a pre-emptive arrest at a Trump venue, conflicting accounts on U.S.-Iran diplomacy, a Senate vote dodging a controversial fund, wildfire origins and consequences in Washington and California, and scrutiny over presidential travel safety. The reporting is direct, focused, and maintains the brisk, urgent tone typical of FOX News hourly updates.