12PM ET 05/31/2026 Newscast

Summary

FOX News Hourly Update: 12PM ET – May 31, 2026

Main Theme:
A rapid roundup of national and international news, focusing on U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, a major Israeli military operation in Lebanon, ongoing protests at a New Jersey ICE facility, New York City's heightened security for the Israel Day Parade, the launch of the "Trump account" investment app for children, and updates on the upcoming Great American State Fair.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. U.S.-Iran Deal & President Trump’s Stance

• [00:03-00:46]
• President Trump has responded to a peace deal between U.S. and Iranian negotiators from the previous week.
• Trump is demanding amendments to the proposed agreement and maintaining a firm negotiating stance.
  • "President Trump is holding the line in negotiations with Iran, demanding several amendments to the proposed agreement during a Situation Room meeting late last week." – Trey Inkst (00:12)
• Trump told Fox News the U.S. is “very close to a good deal.”
• He emphasized that "the military option remains on the table if Iran doesn't sign his deal."
• Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, while in Singapore, echoed Trump’s position, stating U.S. military might is the “most powerful incentive” for Iran to end its nuclear ambitions.

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2. Israeli Military Incursion in Lebanon

• [00:46-01:11]
• Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain in southern Lebanon, featuring a centuries-old crusader castle.
• It's described as "the deepest incursion to the country in more than a quarter century" by Israeli forces.

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3. ICE Facility Protests in New Jersey

• [01:11-01:50]
• Protests have escalated outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey, with reports of detainees on hunger strike due to poor living conditions.
• Tensions rose as protesters breached police zones, leading to confrontations:
  • Police used tear gas and flashbang grenades to disperse the crowd.
  • Some protesters reportedly started fires and deployed fireworks and gas canisters at police.
  • According to the New Jersey attorney general, while most protesters complied with dispersal orders, a small number engaged in “dangerous actions.”
  • "Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas and flashbang grenades... including deploying fireworks and throwing gas canisters at law enforcement." – Madeleine Rivera (01:11)

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4. Security Measures for NYC’s Israel Day Parade

• [02:27-03:14]
• The 78th annual Israel Day Parade is being held on Fifth Avenue under unusually tight security due to what officials call a “heightened threat environment.”
• NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, also the honorary parade grand marshal, affirmed a tough stance on security:
  • "To be blunt, we are not messing around with security at this year's parade." – Jessica Tisch (attrib. via Madeleine Rivera, 02:47)
• Mayor Zoran Mamdani is notably not attending, defending the decision as a measure to keep the focus on public safety rather than his presence:
  • "I don't believe that my presence as the mayor should determine whether or not a New Yorker is safe or secure." – Mayor Zoran Mamdani (02:53)
• The parade theme: “Proud Americans, Proud Zionists.”

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5. Launch of the Trump Account App for Children

• [03:14-03:59]
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessens announces the launch of a new app enabling parents to manage their children’s "Trump account"—a government investment benefit.
• Key points:
  • Parents can start contributions on July 4.
  • Children born 2025-2028 will receive a one-time $1,000 federal seed investment.
  • Up to $5,000/year can be contributed by any adult; state/local governments and nonprofits can also contribute.
  • Nearly 6 million accounts established so far.
  • "Trump accounts are the most important government benefit for young people since the GI Bill." – Scott Bessens (03:19)

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6. Preview: Great American State Fair & President Trump’s Appearance

• [03:59-04:25]
• President Trump will lead the “America 250th” celebration at the Great American State Fair in D.C., after some musical guests withdrew due to connections to the president.
• The event is scheduled for June 25th on the National Mall.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "[T]he military option remains on the table if Iran doesn't sign his deal." – Trey Inkst, summarizing Trump (00:12)
• "To be blunt, we are not messing around with security at this year's parade." – Jessica Tisch via Tonya J. Powers/Madeleine Rivera (02:47)
• "I don't believe that my presence as the mayor should determine whether or not a New Yorker is safe or secure." – Mayor Zoran Mamdani (02:53)
• "Trump accounts are the most important government benefit for young people since the GI Bill." – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessens (03:19)

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Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:03 – U.S.-Iran negotiations update (Paul Stevens, Trey Inkst)
• 00:46 – Israeli forces in Lebanon, NJ ICE protest overview (Paul Stevens, Madeleine Rivera)
• 02:27 – NYC Israel Day Parade security and politics (Tonya J. Powers, Madeleine Rivera, Mayor Mamdani)
• 03:14 – Launch of Trump accounts app (Scott Bessens)
• 03:59 – Preview of upcoming Great American State Fair and Trump's participation (Paul Stevens)

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Overall Tone:
Concise, news-driven, and urgent, with a focus on international security, domestic unrest, and new federal initiatives. The episode captures major headlines with direct updates, official statements, and field reporting from multiple correspondents.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

We're still waiting. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. President Trump has reportedly responded to a peace deal that US And Iranian negotiators reached last week.

[Trey Inkst]

Reports indicate President Trump is holding the line in negotiations with Iran, demanding several amendments to the proposed agreement during a Situation Room meeting late last week. Now, the president spoke with Fox News over the weekend, indicating the United States is very close to a good deal. President Trump making clear the military option remains on the table if Iran doesn't sign his deal. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Singapore, where he echoed President Trump's desire to reach an agreement with Iran, adding that the US Military capabilities are the most powerful incentive for Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's fox's Trey Inkst in Tel Aviv. Meantime, Israeli troops capturing a strategic mountain topped with a crusader built castle in southern Lebanon. This, they say, in the deepest incursion to the country in more than a quarter century by Israeli forces. Protests, meantime, continue, continue outside an ICE facility in New Jersey where protesters say detainees are holding a hunger strike over poor living conditions.

[Madeleine Rivera]

State officials say protesters started breaching into the zone set up for law enforcement, pressing up against those police barricades and shields. Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas and flashbang grenades. Authorities accused some people of starting a fire on the streets. The New Jersey attorney general's office says some protesters Saturday evening also refused to follow orders to make way for cars driving employees out of Delaney Hall. They say most people gathered outside complied with the state police's request to clear a pathway. A limited number did not comply and took dangerous actions, including deploying fireworks and throwing gas canisters at law enforcement.

[Paul Stevens]

And that is fox's Madeleine Rivera. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Paul Stevens]

very tight security in New York City today for the annual Israel day parade.

[Tonya J. Powers]

The 78th Israel Day parade will feature floats and marching bands on the city's famed Fifth Avenue. At a security briefing, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, an honorary parade grand marshal, noted the heightened threat environment. To be blunt, we are not messing

[Madeleine Rivera]

around with security at this year's parade.

[Tonya J. Powers]

Mayor Zoran Mamdani will not attend, reiterating a campaign pledge.

[Mayor Zoran Mamdani]

And I also said on that same campaign that I would have a responsibility as the mayor of the city to ensure the safety and security of each and every New Yorker. And I don't believe that my presence as the mayor should determine whether or not a New Yorker is safe or secure.

[Tonya J. Powers]

This year's parade theme is Proud Americans, Proud Zionists in New York City. Tonya J. Powers, FOX News.

[Paul Stevens]

And there's an app now available for parents who want to manage their child's Trump account.

[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessens]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessens, Trump accounts are the most important government benefit for young people since the GI Bill. Announcing an app now available on Google and Apple platforms for parents to manage the investment accounts. Parents can begin contributing to the accounts beginning on July 4th. And for children born between 2025 and 2028, the federal government is contributing a one time $1,000 seed investment. Any adult can contribute as much as $5,000 a year. State and local governments and nonprofit organizations can also make contributions. As of last week, nearly 6 million accounts had been created at the White House.

[Paul Stevens]

Jared Halpern, FOX News organizers announcing Saturday that President Trump will now head a celebration of America's 250th annivers Great American State Fair. The event has faced challenges with several musical guests backing out due in part to its connections to the president. The event set to kick off June 25th on the National Mall in D.C. i'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.

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