12PM ET 05/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 05/28/2026 Newscast

Host: Issa Brady, FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 28, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk midday roundup of major national and international news stories, including U.S.-Iran military confrontations, escalating tensions in Cuba and the Caribbean, key U.S. political developments, and a surprising upset at the French Open tennis tournament. The tone is urgent and concise, focusing on headline updates and direct quotes from featured personalities.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation Between U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

• Theme: Ongoing military tensions and diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East.
• Details:
  • Iran launched drones toward a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • U.S. forces intercepted at least five drones and struck a control station near Bandar Abbas to prevent a sixth launch.
  • Iran retaliated by launching a drone and ballistic missile attack against a U.S. base in Kuwait.
  • CENTCOM insists readiness remains high to defend against Iranian action.
  • Diplomatic talks continue, but Iran asserts uranium enrichment as a "red line" in negotiations.
• Notable Quote:
  • “CENTCOM says the U.S. military and regional partners remain vigilant, defending against unjustified Iranian aggression.” (Issa Brady, 00:35)

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2. Caribbean Nations Stand with Cuba amid Fuel Crisis

• Theme: Geopolitical tensions and regional support for Cuba.
• Details:
  • Caribbean countries decry U.S. economic pressure on Cuba, blaming it for worsening humanitarian conditions.
  • The Caribbean Community supports Cuba’s right to import fuel.
  • U.S. restrictions, originating with the Trump administration, have caused significant disruptions to Cuba’s power infrastructure.
  • Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, U.S. security partners, withheld support for the statement.
• Notable Quote:
  • “The Caribbean Community and its Council for Foreign and Community Relations posts online it supports Cuba's sovereign right to import fuel.” (Caribbean Affairs Correspondent, 00:58)

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3. U.S. Political Headlines

a. Vice President JD Vance at Air Force Academy

• Details:
  • VP JD Vance delivers a commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
  • Announces a special internship offer to a graduating cadet, citing the caliber of the class.
• Notable Quote:
  • “He just announced he's so impressed with this group of cadets, he's hiring a member of that class for a summer internship after graduation.” (Issa Brady, 01:30)

b. Los Angeles Mayoral Race Heats Up

• Details:
  • Republican candidate and ex-reality TV star Spencer Pratt is challenging incumbent Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman.
  • The race is competitive despite LA’s Democratic majority.
  • Pratt positions himself as an outsider, citing dissatisfaction with establishment politicians.
  • Critics question Pratt’s qualifications for the office.
• Memorable Exchanges:
  • Spencer Pratt: “People want an outsider that's not a politician. That's just saying the facts, the truth.” (02:35)
  • “These people have failed us… They've spent all of our tax money to increase problems.” (Sports and Political Analyst / Spencer Pratt, 02:39)
• Process Notes:
  • 14 candidates for mayor; if no one gets over 50%, a runoff follows.
  • 61 candidates are running for governor on the same ballot.

c. Federal Court Rulings on Trump Voting Order

• Details:
  • A Trump executive order creating a national voter eligibility list and limiting mail-in voting survives a federal challenge in D.C.
  • Another decision is pending from a Boston judge.

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4. Sports News: French Open Tennis Upset

• Theme: Dramatic turnaround at a major sporting event.
• Details:
  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner loses to 56th-ranked Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in five sets.
  • Sinner was close to victory but suffered physically in intense heat (84°F), losing 18 of the next 20 games.
  • This is the first time since 2000 that a top seed was eliminated so early.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Up 5-1 of the third set, then 5-4 still serving to win, Sinner bent over, walked to his chair, got medical assistance and left the court with his entire outfit drenched in sweat…Center unable to recover, he lost 18 of 20 games and was beaten in five sets.” (Sports and Political Analyst, 03:25)

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5. Financial Update

• Details:
  • Stocks are up, Dow Jones increasing by 37 points, continuing a streak of record highs.
  • U.S. oil prices climbed but remain below $90 a barrel.

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On U.S.-Iran tensions:
  “CENTCOM says the U.S. military and regional partners remain vigilant, defending against unjustified Iranian aggression.” (Issa Brady, 00:35)

• On Cuba crisis:
  “The Caribbean Community and its Council for Foreign and Community Relations posts online it supports Cuba's sovereign right to import fuel.” (Caribbean Affairs Correspondent, 00:58)

• On LA politics:
  “People want an outsider that's not a politician. That's just saying the facts, the truth.” (Spencer Pratt, 02:35)
  “These people have failed us… They've spent all of our tax money to increase problems.” (Sports and Political Analyst / Spencer Pratt, 02:39)

• On French Open upset:
  “Sinner bent over, walked to his chair, got medical assistance and left the court with his entire outfit drenched in sweat… Center unable to recover, he lost 18 of 20 games and was beaten in five sets.” (Sports and Political Analyst, 03:25)

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Segment Timestamps

• U.S.-Iran Military Escalation: 00:02 - 00:41
• Cuba & Caribbean Tensions: 00:41 - 01:30
• VP JD Vance at Air Force Academy: 01:30 - 02:12
• LA Mayoral Race: 02:16 - 03:00
• Federal Court Voting Ruling: 03:00 - 03:25
• French Open Tennis Upset: 03:25 - 04:04
• Financial Markets Update: 04:04 - end

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This episode distills high-impact headlines with rapid-fire delivery, combining national security developments, political intrigue, and sports drama. For listeners seeking the most pressing updates in under five minutes, this newscast delivers a comprehensive yet punchy overview of the day’s news.

Transcript

[Issa Brady]

An exchange of fire on Lisa Brady, Fox News. As talks continue on a possible path to peace, the US Strikes back after Iran launched drones toward a commercial ship trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

[CENTCOM Reporter]

CENTCOM says at least five one way attack drones were intercepted on their way to that vessel. A US Strike was then conducted against a control station near the city of Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a sixth drone. In response, the Iranians launched a drone and ballistic missile attack against Kuwait, targeting a US Base there. According to Iran's IRGC Foxes, Trey Yinxed

[Issa Brady]

in Tel Aviv, the Kuwaitis confirming an attack on their territory. CENTCOM says the U.S. military and regional partners remain vigilant, defending against unjustified Iranian aggression. As for the talks, Iran remains publicly defiant, now claiming uranium enrichment is a red line in negotiations. Cuba getting some moral support in ongoing tensions with the U.S. foreign ministers of

[Caribbean Affairs Correspondent]

a number of Caribbean nations are insisting the increased economic pressure on Cuba is creating disastrous conditions on the island for the people living there. The Caribbean Community and its Council for Foreign and Community Relations posts online it supports Cuba's sovereign right to import fuel. The Trump administration is blocking many fuel shipments to the island as part of a pressure campaign causing the island's power systems to fail. Neither Guyana nor Trinidad and Tobago, which both have security agreements with the US Signed that statement.

[Issa Brady]

Fox's Evan Brown in Miami Vice President JD Vance is in Colorado's Springs right now giving a commencement address at the US Air Force Academy. And he just announced he's so impressed with this group of cadets, he's hiring a member of that class for a summer internship after graduation. Stocks are higher, adding to records right now the Dow's up 37 points. America is listening to Fox News. With American home shield. You can now video chat with live repair experts for help with home fixes over the phone. Be warranty visit ahs.com listen for 20%

[Sports and Political Analyst]

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[Issa Brady]

The race for mayor in Los Angeles is tightening ahead of Tuesday's primary with a Republican candidate mounting a serious challenge in a Democratic stronghold.

[Spencer Pratt]

Republican Spencer Pratt is shaking up the race for LA mayor, the former reality TV star turned politician telling Fox and friends why he believes he's resonating with voters.

[Sports and Political Analyst]

People want an outsider that's not a politician. That's just saying the facts, the truth.

[CENTCOM Reporter]

These people have failed us.

[Sports and Political Analyst]

They've spent all of our tax money to increase problems.

[Spencer Pratt]

Pratt, who's running against Democrats including incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman, claims to be the only candidate capable of bringing real change. Critics say Pratt lacks the necessary experience to run for office. Lillian Wu, Fox news there are 14

[Issa Brady]

candidates for mayor in all and 61 for governor in Tuesday's race, all on the same ballot, the top two advancing to November. In the mayor's race, though, a runoff only happens if no one gets more than 50% of the vote. A Trump executive order aiming to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail in voting survives one challenge, a federal judge in D.C. declining to stop it. But another federal judge in Boston has yet to weigh in. A big upset in tennis.

[Sports and Political Analyst]

David beat Goliath at the French Open with an assist from Mother nature. World number one ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner, a four time Grand Slam champ, became the first men's top seed in Paris to lose in the second round or earlier since Andre Agassi in 2000. 24 year old from Italy was one game away from defeating the 56th ranked player in the world, Juan Manuel cerundolo from Argentina. Up 51 of the third set, then 54 still serving to win, Sinner bent over, walked to his chair, got medical assistance and left the court with his entire outfit drenched in sweat. It was 84 degrees at the start of the match center. Unable to recover, he lost 18 of 20 games and was beaten in five sets. Jared Max, Fox News.

[Issa Brady]

U.S. oil prices higher, but right now still under $90 a barrel. I'm Issa Brady, this is FO News.