4AM ET 05/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 05/19/2026 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine, FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 19, 2026

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This concise newscast delivers the latest overnight headlines, focusing on developments regarding U.S.–Iran tensions, a tragic shooting at a San Diego mosque, primary elections across six states, the death of an infamous LAPD detective, legal accountability for parents, and updates on a major commuter rail strike and a deadly earthquake in China.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions: Strikes on Hold

• (00:02–00:25)
  • Debra Valentine: Opens with news that President Trump is holding off on a new wave of attacks on Iran.
  • Jared Halpern: Details reveal a major attack was scheduled, but Gulf Arab leaders requested a pause.
    • President Trump (00:17):

      “If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I’d be very happy.”

  • White House Update: While attacks are postponed, the Pentagon is ordered to "prepare for a full large-scale assault on Iran on a moment’s notice."
    • Jared Halpern (00:25):

      “The president warned Iran the clock is ticking and they better get moving fast or there won’t be anything left of them.”

2. San Diego Mosque Shooting

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  • Incident: Five dead, including two teenage suspects, at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • Chief Scott Wall: Mother of one suspect reported her son missing and suicidal, along with missing weapons and vehicle.
    • Kristin Goodwin (01:01):

      “She realized that she was missing weapons, multiple weapons. Her vehicle was missing.”

  • Details: Two teens opened fire, killing three men (including a security guard), then died by suicide nearby.
    • Kristin Goodwin (01:18):

      “We are actively investigating this as a hate crime.”

  • Follow-Up: Warrant searches ongoing; shots were fired at a landscaper nearby (not injured).
    • Debra Valentine (01:29):

      “Shots were fired at a landscaper a few blocks away from the mosque. However, that person was not injured.”

3. Six States Hold Primaries

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  • States Voting: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
  • Significance: Control of Congress at stake in upcoming midterms.
  • Spotlight: Competitive Republican race for an open Senate seat in Alabama as Tommy Tuberville runs for governor.

4. Mark Fuhrman, Infamous LAPD Detective, Dies

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  • Tom Graham: Reports on the death of Mark Fuhrman, pivotal figure in the O.J. Simpson trial, from throat cancer at age 74.
    • Tom Graham (02:43):

      "He became a household name for his central role in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial... However, his credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs, including the N word."

  • Legacy: Fuhrman later authored true crime books and hosted radio shows.

5. D.C. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Warns Parents of Liability

• (03:21–04:02)
  • Kevin Cork: New guidance that parents in D.C. and surrounding areas could be criminally liable for their children’s actions if not properly supervised.
    • Kevin Cork (03:29):

      “If you’re a parent in the D.C. area, you could be held legally responsible, perhaps even criminally responsible for the actions of your children.”

  • Penalties: Up to six months for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
  • Trigger Event: Announcement comes after viral video of a brawl at a Chipotle.

6. Long Island Railroad Strike Ends

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  • Update: Three-day LIRR strike concludes as a new contract is reached; service resumes at noon.
  • Governor Hochul: Calls it a "fair deal," but specifics are withheld.
    • Debra Valentine (04:02):

      "North America's largest commuter rail line, the LIRR and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have reached a new contract deal."

7. Deadly Earthquake in China

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  • Toll: Two dead, thousands displaced after a powerful earthquake in southern China earlier that day.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump, on Iran negotiations (00:17):

  "If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy."

• White House correspondent Jared Halpern, on U.S. posture (00:25):

  "The president warned Iran the clock is ticking and they better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them."

• Kristin Goodwin, on mosque investigation (01:18):

  "We are actively investigating this as a hate crime."

• Tom Graham, on Mark Fuhrman's legacy (02:43):

  "He became a household name for his central role in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial... his credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs, including the N word."

• Kevin Cork, on Washington D.C. legal warning to parents (03:29):

  "If you’re a parent in the D.C. area, you could be held legally responsible, perhaps even criminally responsible for the actions of your children."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – 00:25: President Trump halts Iran strikes, Pentagon on alert
• 00:44 – 01:22: San Diego mosque attack, police investigation
• 01:29 – 02:00: Primaries in six states preview midterms
• 02:39 – 03:21: Death of former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman
• 03:21 – 04:02: D.C. attorney Warns parents about legal liability
• 04:02 – 04:36: LIRR strike ends in New York, earthquake in China

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Tone & Style

• The episode retains FOX News’ urgent, headline-driven, and concise reporting tone.
• Reporting is direct, with key quotes and attributions, delivering gravitas on international concerns and tragic national events, balanced by coverage of local impacts and election maneuvering.

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This summary captures the critical updates from the 4AM ET Fox News newscast on May 19, 2026, highlighting geopolitics, domestic security, political contests, and legal shifts.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Applause on attacking Iran, I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. President Trump is holding off on a new wave of attacks on Iran.

[Jared Halpern]

A major attack on Iran was scheduled for today. President Trump says, but at the request of Arab Gulf leaders, those strikes are

[President Trump]

on hold and there seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy.

[Jared Halpern]

Over the weekend, the president warned Iran the clock is ticking and they better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them. Them. He now says while renewed attacks are postponed, he's directing the Pentagon to prepare for a full large scale assault of Iran on a moment's notice. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

Five people are dead, including two teenage suspects after a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, California. Fox's Kristin Goodwin in Los Angeles has details.

[Scott Wall]

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wall says a mother reported her teenage son missing Monday morning, telling officials she believed he was suicidal and he was with a companion.

[Kristin Goodwin]

She realized that she was missing weapons, multiple weapons. Her vehicle was missing.

[Scott Wall]

Soon after, officials say two teenagers opened fire at the Islamic center of San Diego, killing three men, including a security guard. The teens were found dead in a vehicle nearby with self inflicted gunshot wounds.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Yeah, we are, we are actively investigating this as a hate crime.

[Scott Wall]

Wall says officials are serving search warrants that will continue into the days ahead. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

Shots were fired at a landscaper a few blocks away from the mosque. However, that person was not injured. Six states holding primaries today ahead of the November midterm elections as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania holding primaries today. There's a fierce battle for an open seat in Alabama with seven Republicans vying for Tommy Tuberville's seat as he's running for governor. America's listening to fox.

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[Debra Valentine]

an infamous former LA Police detective has passed away.

[Tom Graham]

He became a household name for his central role in the 1995 O.J. simpson murder trial. Former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman has died after a battle with throat cancer. That's according to the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho. During the trial, Fuhrman was a key figure after discovering a bloody glove at Simpson's estate. However, his credibility was tarnished after audio recordings surfaced of him using racial slurs, including the N word. He soon retired from the LAPD but remained in the public eye as a true crime author and radio host. Fuhrman was 74. Tom Graham, Fox News the U.S. attorney

[Debra Valentine]

for Washington, D.C. jeanine Pirro, is warning parents they could face liability for their children's actions. Fox's Kevin Cork reports from Washington.

[Kevin Cork]

If you're a parent in the D.C. area, you could be held legally responsible, perhaps even criminally responsible for the actions of your children. That is the word from Jeanine Pirro, who is the attorney for the District of Columbia. She is warning parents in Washington, including those from Maryland and Virginia and the metro area, that they could in fact base charges under federal statutes for contributing to the delinquency of minors if they don't rein in their kids, a charge, by the way, that could earn offenders up to six months behind this after

[Debra Valentine]

video of a brawl out of Chipotle went viral on social media. The three day Long island railroad strike in New York is now over. North America's largest commuter rail line, the LIRR and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have reached a new contract deal. Service is expected to resume at noontime. Today, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the two sides reached a fair deal. She did not share specifics. Two people dead, thousands displaced after a powerful earthquake struck southern China early Monday. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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