2AM ET 05/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 05/28/2026 Newscast

Episode Overview

This episode covers key global and domestic news stories, including escalating military tensions with Iran, political debate over ICE protestors, a DOJ investigation into E. Jean Carroll, a deadly chemical tank explosion in Washington state, concerns over US weapons stockpiles, and the arrest of a former CIA official. The newscast moves quickly through each topic, offering breaking updates and expert statements.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tensions Escalate in the Strait of Hormuz

[00:03–00:50]

• US-Iran Military Engagements:
  • The US military shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas.
  • US Central Command described the military action as “measured, purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire.”
  • Iran’s state TV reported the existence of a draft agreement involving reopening the Strait and US withdrawal—immediately dismissed by the White House as “complete fabrication.”
• Iran’s Stance:
  • Iranian official Ibrahim Azizi posted on X, vowing Iran would not back down on “red lines,” specifically the right to enrich uranium, maintain enriched uranium stockpiles, and control the Strait.

Notable Quotes:

• “The strikes were, quote, measured, purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire.” — Fox News Reporter [00:22]
• “Tehran will not back down from its red lines in negotiations with the US… the country’s right to enrich uranium, maintain stockpiles… and control the Strait of Hormuz.” — Sue Guzman, paraphrasing Azizi [00:51]

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2. Regional Instability: Kuwait

[00:50–01:20]

• Missile & Drone Attack:
  • Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack; the military withheld additional details.

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3. President Trump Criticizes Anti-ICE Protesters

[01:20–01:52]

• Detention Center Protests:
  • President Trump condemned protestors at a New Jersey ICE detention facility, emphasizing the presence of “guys that have murdered numerous people in there.”
• Political Response:
  • Trump accused Democratic leaders (Dan Goldman, Jerry Nadler, Cory Booker) of undermining ICE, with Booker vowing to block funding boosts for ICE.

Notable Quotes:

• “[ICE] have guys that have murdered numerous people in there and these are the people they’re trying to protect.” — President Trump [01:20]
• “A group of masked rioters are breaking the law, blocking federal agents from doing their jobs, attacking agents too.” — Fox News Correspondent [01:26]

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4. DOJ Investigating E. Jean Carroll

[02:39–03:14]

• Perjury Probe:
  • The Justice Department reportedly opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, examining possible perjury during depositions in her civil lawsuits against Trump.
  • Carroll previously won substantial civil judgments: $5 million for sexual abuse/defamation, $83 million for additional defamation.

Notable Quotes:

• “The DOJ is investigating whether Carroll committed perjury while speaking at a deposition in her two civil lawsuits against him.” — Sue Guzman [02:46]

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5. Deadly Chemical Plant Explosion in Washington

[03:14–03:49]

• Incident Summary:
  • Two dead following an explosion at Nippon Dynowave Packaging in Longview, WA.
• Response:
  • Ongoing recovery and decontamination efforts, no risks to air or city water supply reported, cause under investigation.

Notable Quotes:

• “There is no air or community-based risk… there is no risk to the Longview City water supply.” — Fox News Reporter [03:42]

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6. U.S. Weapons Stockpile Concerns

[03:54–04:10]

• Military Readiness:
  • US contractors reportedly need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of Tomahawk missiles, Patriot, and THAAD interceptors, raising concerns about preparedness, especially vis-à-vis China.

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7. Ex-CIA Official Arrested for Public Money Theft

[04:10–04:38]

• Major Arrest:
  • Former high-ranking CIA official David Rush charged after FBI found $40 million in gold bars at his residence.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “US Central Command… said the strikes were, quote, measured, purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire.” — Fox News Reporter [00:22]
• “Tehran will not back down from its red lines… that includes the country’s right to enrich uranium.” — Sue Guzman [00:51]
• “We have guys that have murdered numerous people in there and these are the people they're trying to protect.” — President Trump [01:20]
• “The DOJ is investigating whether Carroll committed perjury…” — Sue Guzman [02:46]
• “There is no air or community based risk.” — Fox News Reporter [03:42]

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Important Timestamps by Segment

• US-Iran Tensions: 00:03–00:50
• Kuwait Attack: 00:50–01:20
• ICE Protest/Trump Statement: 01:20–01:52
• E. Jean Carroll DOJ Investigation: 02:39–03:14
• Longview Chemical Explosion: 03:14–03:49
• Weapons Stockpile Worries: 03:54–04:10
• CIA Official Arrested: 04:10–04:38

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

NEWS strikes in Iran. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. The United States downing several drones over the Strait of Hormuz with a fragile ceasefire with Iran now under threat.

[Fox News Reporter]

The US Military shooting down four Iranian based attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz. US Forces, by the way, also hitting an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. US Central Command in a statement said the strikes were, quote, measured, purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire. Iranian state TV reporting. Also the details of a draft agreement which included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, also the withdrawal of US Forces from the region. The White House quickly after that was reported branded the report as complete fabrication.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Ashley Webster, Meanwhile, an Iranian official says Tehran will not back down from its red lines in negotiations with the US Ibrahim Azizi posting on X that that includes the country's right to enrich uranium, maintain stockpiles of enriched uranium and control the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait says it faced a missile and drone attack on Thursday. The military not providing any further details. President Trump is criticizing anti ICE protesters at a detention facility in New Jersey.

[Fox News Reporter]

We have guys that have murdered numerous people in there and these are the people they're trying to protect.

[Fox News Correspondent]

President Trump calling out anti ICE protesters in New Jersey. Dhs, the group of masked rioters are breaking the law, blocking federal agents from doing their jobs, attacking agents too. And when ICE calls her backup, no one shows. And in that chaos, Democratic leaders like New York Congressmen Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler. Also New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, who says he'll block a funding boost for ice.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Alexis McAdams reporting. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

the Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the woman who accused President Trump of sexual assault. The New York Times reports the DOJ is investigating whether Carroll committed perjury while speaking at a deposition in her two civil lawsuits against him. Carroll won a $5 million civil judgment against Donald Trump in one case alleging he sexually abused and defamed her, and she also won more than 83 million in a judgment against him in another defamation case. There's been no comment from the Justice Department. Two people are now dead in the chemical tank explosion in Washington state.

[Matt Amos]

Longview Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Amos said Wednesday began recovery efforts in the deadly accident at Nippon Dynowave Packaging. He said those who are missing, once

[Sue Guzman]

they're found, they'll undergo decontamination before being transported to the Cowlitz County Coroner's Office for identification.

[Matt Amos]

That is where families will be, not County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein said even though it's believed hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemicals left the imploded tank,

[Fox News Reporter]

there is no air or community based risk. And I said earlier there is no risk to the Longview City water supply.

[Matt Amos]

The specific cause is still not known. Gernall Scott, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

U.S. military contractors will reportedly need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons in the Iran conflict. That is according to the center for Strategic and International Studies. These findings released Wednesday by the Washington think tank, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any possible future conflict with China. The weapons concerned about include Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and Thaad interceptors. A former high ranking CIA official is under arrest after FBI agents find $40 million worth of gold bars stashed at his home. David Rush is charged with criminal theft of public money. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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