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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 4AM ET 05/26/2026 Newscast
Host: Sue Gossman
Date: May 26, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a brisk rundown of major breaking news stories spanning international conflict, U.S. political developments, and a notable obituary. Primary coverage includes renewed U.S. military action against Iran, diplomatic developments with the Abraham Accords, North Korean missile launches, a high-stakes Senate primary in Texas, the ongoing ambitions of a Kentucky congressman, and a tribute to the late jazz legend Sonny Rollins.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Renewed U.S. Strikes Against Iran

[00:02–00:45]
Summary:
- U.S. Central Command confirms another round of attacks on Iranian targets aimed at protecting U.S. troops.
- Strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines, as well as a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting U.S. warplanes.
- These military actions coincide with progress on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, reportedly involving the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Notable Quote:
- Mic Emanuel [00:18]: "Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines. The US Military also struck a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting U.S. warplanes."

2. Abraham Accords & Middle East Diplomacy

[00:45–01:38]
Summary:
- President Trump urges Middle Eastern nations to join the Abraham Accords as part of ongoing efforts to normalize relations with Israel within the context of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
- Nations specifically named: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan.
- Trump suggests that after all the U.S. efforts, simultaneous signing of the Accords by these countries should be "mandatory", even suggesting Iran could join post-peace deal.
Notable Quote:
- Ashley Webster [01:19]: "After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these countries at a minimum simultaneously sign on to the Abraham Accords."

3. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

[01:38–02:00]
Summary:
- South Korea reports that North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
- This show of force is the first such launch since April and demonstrates North Korea’s continued military posturing, including demonstrations of cluster bomb warheads.

4. Texas Senate Republican Runoff

[03:08–03:51]
Summary:
- Texas voters are heading to the polls for a high-profile Senate primary runoff between AG Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
- The race is notable as a test of President Trump’s influence, with Paxton recently receiving Trump’s endorsement.
- The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
Notable Quote:
- Tonya J. Powers [03:20]: "In a race that has become one of the most expensive on record, the winner of the primary will face Democrat James Talarico, a Texas state legislator and seminarian, in the general election in November."

5. Kentucky Congressman Prepares Possible Political Comeback

[03:51–04:34]
Summary:
- After losing a Republican primary to a Trump-backed challenger, outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie files paperwork to run again in 2028.
- Massie signals this move is to keep his options open, continuing fundraising and political activity, though he has not decided which office to seek.
- Ongoing feud with President Trump is noted, related to both Iran policy and other controversial issues.
Notable Quote:
- Political Analyst [03:59]: "Massie has clashed with the president on several issues, including the conflict with Iran and the Epstein files."

6. Passing of Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins

[04:34–05:05]
Summary:
- Iconic jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins has passed away at age 95.
- Rollins played with Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and released over 60 albums.
- He received the National Medal of the Arts in 2010; his death marks the end of a legendary multi-decade career.
Notable Quote:
- Sue Gossman [04:37]: "Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who played alongside Miles Davis, John Coltrane and others, has died at the age of 95."

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes with Timestamps

U.S. military strikes Iranian positions: Mic Emanuel [00:14–00:45]
- “The US Military also struck a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting U.S. warplanes.”
Trump demands Middle East push on Abraham Accords: Ashley Webster [00:57–01:38]
- “It should be mandatory that all of these countries at a minimum simultaneously sign on to the Abraham Accords.”
Texas Senate runoff as test of Trump’s power: Tonya J. Powers [03:15–03:51]
- “Cornyn and Paxton were the two top vote getters in the March 3 primary... Just days ahead of the election, Paxton received an endorsement from President Trump.”
Thomas Massie keeps political future open: Political Analyst [03:57–04:34]
- "Massie has clashed with the president on several issues, including the conflict with Iran and the Epstein files."
Sonny Rollins obituary: Sue Gossman [04:34–05:05]
- "Rollins, who was born in New York City in 1930, released more than 60 albums over his multi decade career."

Important Timestamps

Renewed U.S. Strikes Against Iran: 00:02–00:45
Abraham Accords Diplomacy: 00:45–01:38
North Korea Missile Launch: 01:38–02:00
Texas Senate GOP Runoff Preview: 03:08–03:51
Kentucky Congressman Attempts Political Rebound: 03:51–04:34
Sonny Rollins Passes Away: 04:34–05:05

This episode efficiently covers major U.S. and international headlines with signature Fox News urgency, mixing political intrigue, military tension, and a notable farewell in the arts.

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[00:03]
Sue Gossman
Renewed strikes against Iran. Fox News. I'm Sue Gossman. U.S. central Command says the United States has launched another round of attacks on Iran. The latest from Fox's Mic Emanuel in Washington.
[00:14]
Mic Emanuel
U.S. forces conducted self defense strikes in southern Iran to protect troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. That's according to U.S. central Command. Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines. The US Military also struck a surface to air missile site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting U.S. warplanes. It comes as the U.S. signals it is making progress on a peace deal with Iran. That agreement would reportedly include an immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
[00:46]
Sue Gossman
President Trump calling on America's Middle Eastern allies to join the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel as the U.S. and Iran negotiate an end to their conflict. Here's Fox's Ashley Webster.
[00:57]
Ashley Webster
President Trump adding another layer to the discussions by demanding the Middle Eastern nations joined the Abraham Accords linking the initiative from his first term which aims to broker normalization with Israel to a potential peace deal with Iran. The president specifically naming Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan writing on Truth Social quote, after all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these countries at a minimum simultaneously sign on to the Abraham Accords. The president is even floating the idea of Iran joining those accords once a peace deal is reached.
[01:38]
Sue Gossman
South Korea's military says North Korea has launched multiple close range ballistic missiles toward the sea Tuesday. This was the latest of North Korea's show of force involving and the first since April8, 19th when it was said to have fired short range missiles in a demonstration of cluster bomb warheads. America is listening to FOX News.
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[03:08]
Sue Gossman
Voters go to the polls today in Texas to cast Bell. It's in a Republican runoff for a U.S. senate seat. A preview from Fox's Tonya J.
[03:16]
Tonya J.
Powers. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against Senator John Cornyn in a primary race, which has become a closely watched test of whether President Trump's backing will unseat another congressional incumbent. Cornyn and Paxton were the two top vote getters in the March 3 primary. Cornyn was elected to the Senate in 2002 and Paxton was elected as state attorney general in 2014. Just days ahead of the election, Paxton received an endorsement from President Trump. In a race that has become one of the most expensive on record, the winner of the primary will face Democrat James Talarico, a Texas state legislator and seminarian, in the general election in November. Tanya J.
[03:51]
Sue Gossman
Powers, Fox News A Kentucky congressman who lost his primary on Tuesday may not be finished running Less than a week
[03:57]
Political Analyst/Reporter
after losing a Republican primary to a Trump backed challenger, outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has already filed the paperwork to run for Congress again in 2028, a move aimed at keeping his options open. Massie posting on X he filed with the Federal Election Commission, allowing him to raise funds to continue political operations supporting his current position and a potential future candidacy, adding he hasn't made a final decision about which office to seek if he runs. Massie has clashed with the president on several issues, including the conflict with Iran and the Epstein files. President Trump has continued to publicly criticize him even after Massie's loss to retired Navy SEAL Ed Gal Ryan last week.
[04:34]
Sue Gossman
Lisa Brady fo Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who played alongside Miles Davis, John Coltrane and others, has died at the age of 95. Rollins, who was born in New York City in 1930, released more than 60 albums over his multi decade career. He's awarded the National Medal of the Arts in 2010. Spokeswoman says he died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York. Sonny Rollins was 95. I'm Sue Guzman, this is Fox News.
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