2AM ET 05/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET, May 5, 2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 5, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of major national and international news stories, focusing on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, a shooting incident near the White House, anti-narcotics operations, judicial apologies in a high-profile case, Rudy Giuliani’s health update, and Supreme Court action on abortion pill access.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. U.S.-Iran Escalations & Maritime Incident

Timestamps: 00:02 – 00:48

• President Trump Issues Warnings: The episode opens with President Trump warning Iran of consequences should U.S. vessels be attacked.
• Possible Resumption of Combat Operations: Fox’s Kevin Cork reports from Washington, D.C. (00:14), citing Pentagon officials who say the U.S. is “inching closer to restarting major combat operations against Iran,” with the Commander in Chief holding the final decision.
• Iranian Attacks: Iran is alleged to have fired on U.S. vessels and targeted the UAE with missiles, drones, and fast boats.
• Regional Escalation: The British military reports cargo ships were set ablaze off the UAE coast.
• Pentagon Countermeasures: U.S. forces reportedly sank six Iranian boats that were attacking civilian ships.
• Operation Project Freedom: U.S. military guiding stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz (00:48).

Notable Quote:

“The U.S. is in fact inching closer to restarting major combat operations against Iran. That according to senior Pentagon officials who actually tell Fox that the final decision is resting with the commander in chief.”
— Kevin Cork, 00:14

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2. White House Shooting Incident

Timestamps: 00:48 – 01:36

• Secret Service Response: Sue Guzman passes coverage to Fox’s Mike Emanuel, reporting that a plainclothes Secret Service officer spotted an armed suspect around 3:30 PM near the White House (01:01).
• Shots Fired: The suspect fired his weapon upon confrontation; "a juvenile bystander was hit by a bullet." A uniformed officer then shot and wounded the suspect near the Washington Monument.
• Security Context: The Vice President’s motorcade had recently passed by.
• Ongoing Investigation: Deputy Secret Service director vows to determine if this was a threat to the president.

Notable Quote:

“Secret Service says a plainclothes officer spotted someone around 3:30 this afternoon with a weapon not far from the White House.”
— Mike Emanuel, 01:01

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3. U.S. Military Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel

Timestamps: 01:36 – 02:00

• Counter-Narcotics Operation: U.S. Southern Command reports killing two suspected narco-terrorists after a “lethal kinetic strike on a vessel... transiting along known narco trafficking routes in the Caribbean.”
• Impact and Results: No U.S. forces harmed. Statistics indicate over 170 suspected traffickers killed since September 2025.

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4. Federal Judge Apologizes to Alleged Trump Assassination Plotter

Timestamps: 02:40 – 03:21

• Defendant’s Treatment: Cole Allen, accused of plotting to assassinate President Trump, was placed on restrictive suicide watch after arrest.
• Judicial Scrutiny: The presiding judge questions the need for such severe measures and issues a rare public apology to the defendant.

Notable Quote:

“What am I to say to Allen that this is going to be a fair process if we’re putting him in a safe cell when he’s not supposed to be in there?... Mr. Allen, I’m sorry that things have not been the way they are supposed to.”
— Federal Judge (as reported by Christina Coleman), 02:49

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5. Rudy Giuliani Health Update

Timestamps: 03:21 – 04:08

• Recovery News: Rudy Giuliani, recently on a ventilator, is now breathing independently. His physician and team report “incredible progress.”
• Personal Moment: Giuliani received a priest’s anointing, and his doctor remarks on his resilience, saying, “This guy’s got nine lives.”
• Medical Details: His pneumonia is attributed to restrictive airway disease.
• Background: Giuliani recognized nationally for his leadership post-9/11 and his role as President Trump’s lawyer.

Notable Quote:

“He did have a priest anoint him and all the prayers from around the world. It’s like a miracle. This guy’s got nine lives.”
— Giuliani’s Primary Care Doctor, 03:42

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6. Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Abortion Pill Access

Timestamps: 04:08 – 04:38

• Mifepristone Access: The Supreme Court, via Justice Samuel Alito, issues an order temporarily restoring access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies.
• Temporary Relief: The order is for at least one week as the issue is under consideration.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On U.S.-Iran Escalation:

  “The U.S. is in fact inching closer to restarting major combat operations against Iran.”
  — Kevin Cork, 00:14

• On Prisoner Treatment:

  “Mr. Allen, I’m sorry that things have not been the way they are supposed to.”
  — Federal Judge, 02:49

• On Giuliani’s Health:

  “This guy’s got nine lives.”
  — Giuliani’s Doctor, 03:42

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Useful Timestamps

• Iran Conflict & Operation Project Freedom: 00:02–00:48
• White House Shooting: 00:48–01:36
• Caribbean Narco-Trafficking Strike: 01:36–02:00
• Trump Plotting Case – Treatment Controversy & Apology: 02:40–03:21
• Rudy Giuliani Health Update: 03:21–04:08
• Supreme Court Mifepristone Ruling: 04:08–04:38

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Overall Tone:
Urgent, brisk, matter-of-fact, and direct, as is typical in hourly news updates.

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Transcript

[A]

Fragile ceasefire being tested. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump issuing new threats Monday to Iran if U.S. vessels are attacked. Fox's Kevin Cork has more from Washington,

[B]

D.C. the U.S. is in fact inching closer to restarting major combat operations against Iran. That according to senior Pentagon officials who actually tell Fox that the final decision is resting with the commander in chief. Iran claims to have fired on US Vessels and targeted the UAE with missiles and drones. Drones and fast boats. The British military reported that a pair of cargo vessels were set ablaze off of the UAE coast. And for their part, leaders at the Pentagon did report that the US Sank six Iranian boats that had been targeting civilian ships in that area.

[A]

Military carrying out Operation Project Freedom to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. The Secret Service responded to a shooting near the White house Monday afternoon. Fox's Mike Emanuel is in Washington, D.C. with more.

[C]

Secret Service says a plainclothes officer spotted someone around 3:30 this afternoon with a weapon not far from the White House. The suspect fired his weapon after being confronted by officers. A juvenile bystander was hit by a bullet. A uniformed Secret Service officer shot the suspect near the Washington Monument. He's been transported to a local hospital. Secret Service notes the vice president's motorcade drove by that area a short time before the incident. The deputy Secret Service director says the agency will get to the bottom of whether this was a threat to the president.

[A]

U.S. southern Command says two suspected narco terrorists were killed after the U.S. conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel Monday. The vessel was transiting along known narco trafficking routes in the Caribbean. No U.S. military forces harm. More than 170 suspected drug traffickers have been killed since September 2025. America is listening to Fox News.

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[A]

A federal judge apologizing Monday to the gunman accused of plotting to assassinate President Trump. Fox's Christina Coleman explains the defendant, Cole

[E]

Allen, who was arrested and charged with trying to assassinate the president, was placed in severe lockdown, which included temporary suicide watch. Allen has since been removed from suicide watch. But the judge who presided over his hearing questioned why Allen was placed on restrictive suicide watch at all. And the judge also apologized saying, quote, what am I to say to Allen that this is going to be a fair process if we're putting him in a safe cell when he's not supposed to be in there? At a minimum, I should be apologizing to him. We are obligated to make sure he's taken care of. Mr. Allen. I'm sorry that things have not been the way they are supposed to.

[A]

And also he is still hospitalized in critical condition. But former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider says he is making incredible progress. The latest from Fox's Dana Marie McNichol.

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Rudy Giuliani's team says after being on a ventilator, the 81 year old is now breathing on his own. We spoke with his primary care doctor for an exclusive update.

[G]

He did have a priest anoint him in all the prayers from around the world. It's like a miracle. This guy's got nine lives.

[F]

Giuliani served as New York City mayor from 1994 to 2001 and became known nationwide for his leadership after the September 11 attacks, earning the title America's mayor. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman says the pneumonia is linked to having restrictive airway disease.

[A]

Giuliani also served as a top lawyer to President Trump during his first term of office. Access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth mail and pharmacies has been restored by the Supreme Court. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito will temporarily allow women seeking abortions to obtain the pill without an in person visit to a doctor. It will also remain in effect for another week at least as the issue is being considered. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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