4AM ET 05/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 05/11/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (and Fox News team)
Date: May 11, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers the latest on major U.S. and international events:

• Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak and the American passengers’ repatriation
• Ongoing Iran conflict, diplomatic reactions, and President Trump’s impending trip to Beijing
• The White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect facing federal charges
• Updates on missing American soldiers in Morocco
• National gas price increases linked to global tensions

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Key News Segments & Insights

1. Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Passengers Return

[00:02–00:52]

• 17 American cruise ship passengers have returned to the U.S. after a hantavirus outbreak.

• One passenger has mild symptoms; another tested positive.

• The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s National Quarantine Unit offered to receive them, but it's not mandatory per WHO guidelines.

  “Active follow up for 42 days.”
  — Maria van Kerkove, WHO [00:41]

  • Patients may be monitored at home or in a facility, with all updates shared with the CDC.
  • Emphasis on WHO policy: real-time CDC updates and a 42-day medical observation.

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2. Iran Conflict & President Trump’s Diplomacy

[01:02–01:24]

• President Trump rejects Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, expressing dissatisfaction via Truth Social.

  “I have just read the response from Iran's so called representatives. I don't like it. Totally unacceptable. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
  — President Trump (as quoted by Maria van Kerkove) [01:08]

• Trump schedules a high-stakes visit to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

  • This is the first such trip since 2017.
  • Context: Trade tensions and ongoing Iran war challenge U.S.-China relations.
  • Both leaders have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ties amid tariff disputes.

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3. White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Update

[03:08–03:50]

• Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, faces four federal charges.
  • Charged with attempting to harm Trump and assaulting a federal officer.
  • Armed with shotgun, handgun, knives; allegedly shot a uniformed Secret Service officer (officer unharmed due to body armor).
  • Allen has not entered a plea, remains in detention.

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4. Missing American Soldiers in Morocco

[03:50–04:22]

• 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. found deceased after going missing during a hiking trip (off duty).
• Another soldier is still missing; search continues.
• Both soldiers were part of military drills in Morocco; incident occurred during a sunset hike near a cliff and involved a failed rescue attempt when one couldn’t swim.

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5. U.S. Gas Prices Surge

[04:22–04:49]

• National gas prices up by 41 cents in two weeks—average now at $4.55 per gallon.

• Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg cites increased demand (spring/summer) and Iran conflict as driving forces.

  “Gas prices are $1.53 higher than they were before the Iran conflict began and $1.33 year ago.”
  — Trilby Lundberg [04:49]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• 42-day active follow-up for quarantine patients: “Active follow up for 42 days.” (Maria van Kerkove, [00:41])
• President Trump’s blunt message on Iran: “I have just read the response from Iran's so called representatives. I don't like it. Totally unacceptable.” (Quoted at [01:08])
• Fuel price pain: “The average price of gasoline jumped 41 cents in the past two weeks. The new price is $4.55 per gallon...” (Trilby Lundberg, [04:40])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] — Hantavirus cruise ship return: facts and response measures
• [01:02] — President Trump on Iran's proposal rejection, quote from Truth Social
• [01:24] — U.S.-China summit preview and bilateral relationship context
• [03:08] — White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect update
• [03:50] — Missing soldier located in Morocco; ongoing search for second
• [04:22] — Gas price increase and contributing factors

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Summary Tone

The newscast maintains a direct and factual delivery, emphasizing official sources, statements, and expert commentary.

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For listeners who missed this episode, these highlights give you all the essential news and context, with quotes and timestamps to help you find the most critical updates quickly.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

This is a FOX News alert. Back in the U.S. i'm Sue Guzman. The 17American passengers in the cruise ship hit by the hantavirus outbreak have arrived home. HHS says one has mild symptoms, the other has tested positive. So we hear from fox's Grinnell Scott.

[Grinnell Scott]

While the University of Nebraska Medical Center's National Quarantine Unit has agreed to receive the 17Americans on board that cruise ship, it's not required they go there. Acting director of the World Health Organ Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Management Maria van Kerkove on Fox's the Sunday Briefing said that is part of WHO policy.

[Maria van Kerkove]

Active follow up for 42 days.

[Trilby Lundberg]

This would include checks, health checks by authorities and either be quarantined at home or quarantined in a medical facility.

[Grinnell Scott]

Kirkove said real time updates are shared with the CDC as patients are observed. Grinnell Scott, Fox News President Trump rejecting

[Sue Guzman]

Iran's response to a US Peace proposal and the ongoing conflict. The president reacting on Truth Social.

[Maria van Kerkove]

The president wrote, I have just read the response from Iran's so called representatives. I don't like it. Totally unacceptable. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Alex Hogan reporting. President Trump heads to Beijing this week for a high stakes summit with China's leader.

[Alex Hogan]

This week's trip to China will be the first by an American president since President Trump traveled to Beij back in 2017. It comes amid trade tensions and the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump has met several times with China's President Xi Jinping and both leaders have expressed a commitment to fostering a strong bilateral relationship. That relationship has been strained at times with tit for tat tariffs amid negotiations over a long term trade deal.

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner last month is due in court today. Fox's Tanya J. Powers says more.

[Trilby Lundberg]

Cole Allen faces four federal charges, including attempting Trump and assault on a federal law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors say Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives when he tried to break through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton on April 25, where the White House Correspondents Dinner was being held and attended by President Trump administration members and the press. Allen is accused of shooting a uniformed Secret Service officer who was hit on his protective vest and was not seriously hurt. Allen has not yet entered a plea and has been behind bars since he was apprehended. Tanya J.

[Sue Guzman]

Powers, FOX News Missing US Soldier is found in Morocco and another is still missing. Fox's Marianne Rafferty has more.

[Maria van Kerkove]

The body of an American soldier who went missing while in Morocco for military drills has been found. 1st Lt. Monti Jr. And another soldier disappeared about a week ago. A preliminary report says the two were part of a group who went on a hike to watch a sunset. One reportedly couldn't swim and the second soldier and others attempted a rescue. The army says search operations for the other service member will continue. That soldier has not been identified.

[Sue Guzman]

27 year old 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. Was off duty on that hike with another soldier when they fell off a cliff. They the other soldier still missing. More pain at the pump for Americans as gas prices in the US Continue their upward climb. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg tells us where those prices stand.

[Trilby Lundberg]

The average price of gasoline jumped 41 cents in the past two weeks. The new price is $4.55 per gallon for a regular grade.

[Sue Guzman]

And she says the demand in the spring and summer naturally goes up as well. She says gas prices are $1.53 higher than they were before the Iran conflict began and $1.33 year ago. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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