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Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET 05/31/2026

Host: Jim Osman, FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 31, 2026

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast provides concise but vital updates on significant global and domestic events. The episode covers diplomatic tensions surrounding U.S.-Iran peace proposals, developments in the Middle East involving Israel and Lebanon, a major data breach impacting millions, health updates from the World Health Organization, a tense mayoral race in Los Angeles, political controversy in New York City, and a deadly explosion in Burma.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Peace Proposal Tensions

[00:03–00:43]

President Trump is dissatisfied with the current peace proposal with Iran and has demanded tougher terms.
- “President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.” – White House Official, via Alex Hogan (00:24)
Iran asserts that negotiations are about ending the war, not about their nuclear program.
Democrats claim ongoing conflict may strengthen Iran, rather than contain it.
The current peace proposal would:
- Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- No extended ceasefire (only 60 days)
- Talks on Iran’s nuclear program are ongoing

2. Israeli Incursion into Lebanon

[00:43–00:56]

Israeli forces captured a strategic mountain in southern Lebanon featuring a historic crusader castle.
Notable as the deepest Israeli incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years.

3. Major Data Breach at Carnival Corporation

[01:09–01:46]

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise line, suffered a massive data breach:
- Approximately 6 million travelers’ data compromised
- Data included names, passport numbers, birth dates, and driver's licenses
- Breach enabled through a social engineering attack on an employee
- Other affected brands: Holland America, Princess Cruise Lines, etc.
- “The company is offering customers in the US two years of free credit monitoring.” — Pam Hut (01:37)

4. Ebola Recovery in Congo

[01:46–01:51]

WHO reports five patients have recovered from a rare Ebola strain in eastern Congo.

5. Los Angeles Mayoral Race

[02:17–02:54]

LA voters to decide top two mayoral candidates for the general election.
Mayor Karen Bass is campaigning intensively, targeting rival Spencer Pratt.
Pratt emphasizes winning by appealing to “moms and animal lovers,” not Hollywood endorsements.
- “I’ll be elected by moms and animal lovers.” — Spencer Pratt, recounted by Matt Finn (02:36)
If no candidate surpasses 50% of votes, the race goes to a runoff.
The governor’s race will also be decided by the top two candidates in November.

6. Political Tensions in New York: Israel Day Parade

[03:07–03:41]

NYC Mayor Zorat Mamdani breaks tradition by skipping the Israel Day Parade.
- “Mayor Mamdani insisted...his decision is about the Israeli government and not about safety or support for Jewish New Yorkers.” — CB Cotton (03:17)
- Some Jewish leaders describe the absence as “a slap in the face.”
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, intends to march as grand marshal.
Other state leaders (Governor Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James) remain supportive and will participate.
The mayor’s criticism tied to Israel’s role in the war in Gaza.

7. Deadly Explosion in Burma

[03:41–End]

At least 55 dead, 70 injured after a blast in northeastern Burma.
The area is controlled by an ethnic National Liberation Army, which has had intermittent conflict with the central government.
Incident occurred close to the Chinese border.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On U.S.-Iran talks:
“President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.”
— White House Official, via Alex Hogan [00:24]
On LA mayoral race:
“Pratt is fresh off his national media tour… where he told Fox News he’s not interested in Hollywood endorsements and will be elected by moms and animal lovers.”
— Matt Finn [02:31]
On Israel Day Parade absence:
“Mayor Mamdani insisted… his decision is about the Israeli government and not about safety or support for Jewish New Yorkers.”
— CB Cotton [03:17]

Important Timestamps

U.S.-Iran Peace Negotiations: 00:03–00:43
Israeli Incursion into Lebanon: 00:43–00:56
Carnival Data Breach: 01:09–01:46
Ebola Recovery in Congo: 01:46–01:51
Los Angeles Mayoral Race: 02:17–02:54
Israel Day Parade & NYC Politics: 03:07–03:41
Burma Explosion: 03:41–End

This newscast delivers a brisk, fact-focused report on vital political, health, and security issues shaping the US and the world as of May 31, 2026.

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Still not there. FOX News. I'm Jim Osman. Here's what's happening. President Trump is reportedly not satisfied with the current peace proposal between the U.S. and Iran. Fox's Alex Hogan at the White House.
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President Trump has submitted tougher terms to Iran. Iran's top negotiator today says no agreement will be reached until Iran's rights are secured. A White House official tells Fox that President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. It's a different story coming out of Tehran. Iran's foreign ministry says discussions center on ending the war, not on nuclear plans. Some Democrats this week argue the conflict is only strengthening Iran.
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The current deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz without an extended ceasefire for 60 days, and that's while negotiators continue talks over Iran's nuclear program. Staying in the Middle East. Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a crusader built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion of the country in more than 25 years. The military reported on Sunday. A massive data breach has impacted the world's largest cruise line.
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Carnival Corporation says sensitive information belonging to nearly 6 million travelers was hacked. The breach included names, passport numbers, dates of birth and driver's license details. The company says a social engineering attack allowed an unauthorized actor to deceive an employee to gain access to the data. In addition to Carnival Cruise Line, the company's portfolio also includes Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines, among others. The company is offering customers in the US Two years of free credit monitoring. Pam Hut, FOX News the World Health
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Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo. You're listening to FOX news.
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To California. Los Angeles voters will decide this week the top two contenders who will move on to the general election. Fox's Matt Finn has more from L. A.
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Mayor Bass is crisscrossing the city trying to keep her job. We were at an SEIU union rally yesterday where Bass did not miss the opportunity to attack her opponent, Spencer Pratt. Pratt is fresh off his national media tour in New York City where he told Fox News he's not interested in Hollywood endorsements and will be elected by moms and animal lovers. Now in the mayor's race, if a single candidate does not get 50% of the vote Tuesday, it goes into a runoff of the top two candidates.
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Polls suggest the race is close between the two candidates. There's also the race for governor, where the top two will also face off in November. An annual parade in support of Israel marched through New York City today, and one major figure is not there.
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New York City Mayor Zorat Mamdani has broken from political tradition by not attending the Israel Day parade. Mayor Mamdani insisted, though, this week that his decision is about the Israeli government and not about safety or support for Jewish New Yorkers. But some Jewish leaders and rabbis have called Mamdani's decision a slap in the face to Jewish New Yorkers. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is Jewish, and she said this week that she plans to march proudly as a grand marshal. Other elected leaders are here to include New York Governor Kathy H. And New
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York Attorney General Letitia James Fox's CB Cotton reporting there. The mayor has criticized Israel because of the impact on the war in Gaza. At least 55 people are dead following a blast at a building in northeastern Burma. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon local time. The area, located about 2 miles south of the Chinese border, is under the control of a National Liberation Army. That's an ethnic group which has engaged in sporadic fighting against Burma's central government. America's listening to Fox News.