12PM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode gives a concise rundown of major national and international news stories, focusing on escalating diplomatic negotiations with Iran, domestic legal battles over redistricting, campus controversies over commencement speakers, and notable events such as a new Amtrak train for America’s 250th birthday. The news update provides a snapshot of the day’s most pressing stories through on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran Nuclear Negotiations

• [00:03–00:34]

• Status Update: Iran has not yet responded to a U.S. framework for peace.
• Details of U.S. Framework:
  • Proposed 20-year ban on uranium enrichment.
  • Additional sanctions for violations.
  • Ban on underground facilities and allowance for snap inspections.
• White House Stance:
  • The President maintains Iran must “never get a nuclear weapon.”
  • Unclear if the 20-year term is sufficient for U.S. security standards.
• Negotiation Prospects:
  • Talks could soon occur in Pakistan around a memorandum of understanding to set up a month-long discussion period.

Notable Quote:

• "Iran has not yet reached a conclusion on a US framework for peace." – Anchor [00:06]
• "The president previously said he didn't think 20 years was enough and he has maintained that his position is that Iran can never get a nuclear nuclear weapon." – Jackie Heinrich [00:24]

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2. Firebomb Attack in Colorado—Legal Update

• [00:34–01:07]

• Incident Recap: Mohamed Salomon pled guilty to 100+ counts after a deadly firebombing during a protest.
• Victims: 82-year-old woman killed, several injured; protest demanded Israeli hostages be freed from Gaza.
• Legal Ramifications:
  • Facing life in prison on state charges; federal hate crime charges remain, possibly subject to the death penalty.
  • Defendant willing to plead guilty federally, but prosecutors have not dropped potential death penalty.

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3. College Commencement Controversies

• [01:07–01:54]

• Rutgers University:
  • Graduation speaker Rami Al Ghendor’s social media posts (alleging Israeli war crimes/apartheid) led to some students refusing to attend.
• University of Michigan:
  • Formal apology issued for Professor Derek Peterson's graduation speech, which praised student protesters.
• Georgetown University:
  • Pro-Israel economist withdrew from speech after backlash from students.

Notable Quote:

• "Some graduating students wouldn't attend the ceremony because of some comments and social media posts made by Rami Al Ghendor. He's a tech entrepreneur. Al Gandor's post include accusations of Israeli war crimes and apartheid." – Nate Foy [01:24]

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4. Florida Congressional Redistricting Legal Fight

• [02:29–03:09]

• Lawsuit Filed: Legal activists challenge state’s new congressional map, which could shift four districts away from Democrats.
• Constitutional Clash:
  • Plaintiffs cite a “fair districts” amendment passed by Florida voters in 2010.
  • Governor’s team references a recent Supreme Court decision outlawing racial gerrymandering, arguing it undercuts the state amendment.

Notable Quote:

• "Those opposing the map cite a Florida constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2010 demanding fair districts, though the governor's team claims the recent U.S. supreme Court decision ruling districts must not be based on race would also invalidate the state amendment." – Eben Brown [02:45]

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5. UK-China Espionage Convictions

• [03:09–03:48]

• Convictions: UK Border official and ex-Hong Kong cop found guilty for espionage (“shadow policing”) for China in Britain.
• Targets: Included Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters.
• Charges: Violated UK’s National Security Act; jury deadlocked on “foreign interference” charges.

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6. Amtrak’s ‘Freedom 250’—America’s Semiquincentennial Train

• [03:48–04:12]

• Event: Launch of Amtrak’s “Freedom 250 Acela” in celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday (2026).
• Route & Look: Wrapped in red, white, and blue with “Revolutionary” branding, delivered in a ceremony attended by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
• Notable Rider: Carried a group of 4th graders from DC to Philadelphia.

Notable Quote:

• "The train's wrapped in red, white and blue and in big letters, the word revolutionary and underneath, delivered by President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Sean P. Duffy." – Chris Foster [03:56]

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7. Oil Prices & Stock Market Update

• [04:12–04:27]

• Oil Prices:
  • U.S. crude dips below $92/barrel amid optimism for Iran-U.S. deal.
• Stock Markets:
  • Dow Jones and S&P 500 turning negative; Nasdaq hits new highs.

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Key Timestamps

• Iran Nuclear Talks: 00:03–00:34
• Colorado Protest Sentencing: 00:34–01:07
• College Commencement Controversies: 01:07–01:54
• Florida Redistricting Lawsuit: 02:29–03:09
• UK-China Espionage Case: 03:09–03:48
• Amtrak Freedom 250 Launch: 03:48–04:12
• Market & Oil Update: 04:12–04:27

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Memorable Quotes

• "Iran has not yet reached a conclusion on a US framework for peace." – Anchor [00:06]
• "The president previously said he didn't think 20 years was enough and he has maintained that his position is that Iran can never get a nuclear nuclear weapon." – Jackie Heinrich [00:24]
• "Some graduating students wouldn't attend the ceremony because of some comments and social media posts made by Rami Al Ghendor." – Nate Foy [01:24]
• "Those opposing the map cite a Florida constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2010 demanding fair districts..." – Eben Brown [02:45]
• "The train's wrapped in red, white and blue and in big letters, the word revolutionary..." – Chris Foster [03:56]

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Summary

This Fox News hourly update pivots quickly between global diplomacy, U.S. legal challenges, university culture wars, celebrations of national heritage, and economic news, encapsulating the heartbeat of a single news cycle. For listeners seeking a swift but thorough window into today’s top stories, this episode delivers headline-driven journalism with reputable field reporting and direct coverage of legal and political developments.

Transcript

[Anchor]

No answer yet from Iran.

[Lisa Brady]

Lisa Brady, Fox News.

[Anchor]

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson telling state media Iran has not yet reached a conclusion on a US framework for peace.

[Jackie Heinrich]

The US is reportedly seeking a 20 year ban on enrichment with additional punishment for Iran if it violates the terms, while also banning underground facilities and allowing snap inspections. The president previously said he didn't think 20 years was enough and he has maintained that his position is that Iran can never get a nuclear nuclear weapon. So we're waiting on the White House to confirm those details.

[Anchor]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich at the White House. The Wall Street Journal reporting talks could happen soon in Pakistan on a one page memorandum of understanding to set up a month of talks to end the conflict. A man charged in a deadly firebomb attack during a peaceful protest in Colorado just pleading guilty to more than 100 counts in state court. 46 year old Mohamed Salomon will face life in prison and still also faces federal hate crime charges. His attorneys said he was willing to plead guilty in that case, too, but federal prosecutors have not taken the death

[Lisa Brady]

penalty off the table.

[Anchor]

An 82 year old woman was killed, several others injured last June during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Some US Colleges changing commencement plans because of controversy over pro Israel or pro Palestinian speakers.

[Nate Foy]

We'll start at Rutgers where the school says they learned that some graduating students wouldn't attend the ceremony because of some comments and social media posts made by Rami Al Ghendor. He's a tech entrepreneur. Al Gandor's post include accusations of Israeli war crimes and apartheid. Now meanwhile, the University of Michigan issued a formal apology for history professor Derek Peterson's graduation speech over the weekend praising protesters.

[Anchor]

Fox's Nate Foy at Georgetown University. One pro Israel economist pulling out of

[Lisa Brady]

a planned speech after student criticism. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Anchor]

Florida faces a new lawsuit over its new congressional map.

[Eben Brown]

A number of legal activists, including those from the University of California, Los Angeles, are taking the state of Florida to court over its new congressional districts map. The map passed by Florida's legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, could potentially move four of the state's 28 districts away from Democrats. Those opposing the map cite a Florida constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2010 demanding fair districts, though the governor's team claims the recent U.S. supreme Court decision ruling districts must not be based on race would also invalidate the state amendment. In Miami, Eben Brown, Fox News.

[Anchor]

Legal fights continue over redistricting efforts in other states on both sides of the aisle. A UK Border official and a former Hong Kong police officer just convicted of spying for China through what prosecutors call shadow policing operations in Britain posing as legitimate officers to gather information on people deemed persons of interest, including Hong Kong pro democracy supporters. The pair found guilty of charges including violating the National Security act, but the panel deadlocked on charges of committing foreign interference. Amtrak has a new train honoring America's 250th birthday.

[Chris Foster]

Amtrak's Freedom 250 Acela leaving Washington, DC's Union Station with passengers including a group of fourth graders, on a field trip to Philadelphia. The train's wrapped in red, white and blue and in big letters, the word revolutionary and underneath, delivered by President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Sean P. Duffy. The transportation secretary was there to see the train off. It'll be part of Amtrak's regular Acellis service between D.C. and Boston. Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Anchor]

Oil prices sliding again on hope for a deal with Iran. Earlier US crude falling under $92 a barrel.

[Lisa Brady]

Stocks turning mixed, though the dow is now down 119s and P also in the red. Nasdaq still hitting new highs. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.

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