6AM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, May 7, 2026

Main Theme:
This newscast delivers concise updates on major global, national, and local stories, focusing on the ongoing Iran conflict and U.S. foreign policy, public health incidents, law enforcement actions, and financial news.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Ongoing U.S.–Iran Negotiations & Military Posture

• Tensions Remain High:

  • President Trump maintains there is progress toward a deal with Iran to end the current conflict but warns that bombing may resume if Iran does not comply.
    • “President Trump insists there's progress and they want to make a deal to end the conflict.” (Dave Anthony, 00:03)
    • “And he's threatening to resume bombing if Iran does not agree to a deal.” (Dave Anthony, 00:16)
  • Iran’s reaction includes a pointed online statement from the Iranian parliament speaker:
    • “Operation trust me, bro has failed.” (Iran’s parliament speaker via Dave Anthony, 00:19)

• Terms of Potential Agreement:

  • A one-page White House memo (scooped by Axios) proposes:
    • 30-day negotiation period
    • Work towards opening the Strait (of Hormuz)
    • Limiting Iran’s nuclear program
    • Lifting U.S. sanctions
    • (Axios Reporter, 00:26)

• U.S. Military Blockade:

  • Blockade continues around Iran’s ports, notably the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Recent incident: U.S. stopped an oil tanker trying to break through the blockade.
    • (Dave Anthony, 00:43)

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2. Diplomatic Efforts at the Vatican

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Visit:
  • Meeting with Pope Leo XIV seen as bridge-building after criticism from President Trump, who accused the Pope of being “soft on crime and on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.”
    • “The president's accused Chicago-born Leo of being soft on crime and on Iran's nuclear ambitions.” (Jonathan Savage, 00:57)
• Rubio’s Emphasis:
  • Rubio downplays Iran as the main topic, highlighting religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s growth in Africa:
    • “There's a lot to talk about with the Vatican... the Pope just returned from a trip to Africa... and we have shared concerns about religious freedom.” (Marco Rubio, 01:13)

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3. Public Health Incident: Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak

• Quarantined cruise ship heading to the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak:
  • Three passengers dead, several ill.
  • Argentinian officials probing if a Dutch couple contracted it while bird watching near rodent-infested landfill before boarding.
  • Exposure to rodent droppings suspected as source.
    • (Fox News Correspondent, 01:29)
  • “Fox's Greg Pal caught the strain of the virus can spread person to person.” (Dave Anthony, 01:41)

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4. Violent Crime and Law Enforcement

• Oklahoma Lake Shooting:

  • Arrest in weekend mass shooting:
    • 18-year-old woman killed, 22 injured.
    • Police expect additional suspects.
      • “We think there's at least one more, but I would hate to put a number on that as the investigation is ongoing.” (Edmond Police Chief, Marco Rubio, 01:48)

• Tennessee Manhunt Concluded:

  • Special Forces veteran Craig Barry killed after shooting his wife and fleeing, ending a multi-day manhunt:
    • “A deputy U.S. marshal confirmed... Craig Barry is dead and no longer a threat to the public.” (Fox News Digital Reporter, 03:45)

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5. U.S. Counterterrorism and Military Operations

• Expanded Counterterrorism Focus:
  • Navy continues aggressive anti-drug maritime operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific; over 50 suspected drug boats destroyed since September.
  • Efforts are part of a broader Trump counterterrorism strategy targeting cartels—the “biggest threat”—as well as top Islamic jihadist groups.
    • “A framework of action and strength driven by the principle that America is our homeland and must be protected.” (Sebastian Gorka, 03:01)
    • “The goal is to incapacitate them until these groups are incapable of bringing their drugs, their members and their trafficked victims into the United States.” (Sebastian Gorka, 03:16)
    • Gorka underscores: “The bottom line is to make the country more safe and secure.” (Sebastian Gorka, 03:35)

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6. Financial & Market News

• Stock Market Recap:
  • Dow up 612 points
  • NASDAQ, S&P 500 at record highs
  • Oil prices dropped 2%
  • Gasoline up to $4.55/gallon nationwide (AAA)
    • “Stock futures are not moving much that after big gains, The Dow surged up 612 points. The NASDAQ and the S&P 500 closed at new record highs as oil prices dropped 2% this morning. Gas is up another 3 cents. Triple A's national average for regular 455 a gallon.” (Dave Anthony, 04:05)

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7. Sports Update

• NBA Playoffs:
  • Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Philadelphia
  • San Antonio evens series against Minnesota with a blowout victory
    • “The Knicks will win their fifth straight game in these playoffs and take a two nothing lead... San Antonio got even. Minnesota to BL blowout 133 to 95.” (Dave Anthony, 04:05)

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Notable Quotes

• On Negotiation Progress and Pressure:
  • Dave Anthony: “President Trump insists there's progress and they want to make a deal to end the conflict.” (00:03)
  • Dave Anthony: “And he's threatening to resume bombing if Iran does not agree to a deal.” (00:16)
• Iran’s Response:
  • Parliament speaker (referenced): “Operation trust me, bro has failed.” (00:19)
• US Counterterrorism Doctrine:
  • Sebastian Gorka: “A framework of action and strength driven by the principle that America is our homeland and must be protected.” (03:01)
  • Sebastian Gorka: “The goal is to incapacitate them until these groups are incapable of bringing their drugs, their members and their trafficked victims into the United States.” (03:16)
  • Sebastian Gorka: “The bottom line is to make the country more safe and secure.” (03:35)
• Vatican Visit Context:
  • Jonathan Savage: “The president's accused Chicago born Leo of being soft on crime and on Iran's nuclear ambitions.” (00:57)
  • Marco Rubio: “There's a lot to talk about with the Vatican... and we have shared concerns about religious freedom.” (01:13)
• Law Enforcement Updates:
  • Marco Rubio (on OK shooting suspect manhunt): “We think there's at least one more, but I would hate to put a number on that as the investigation is ongoing.” (01:48)

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Key Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|-------------| | US–Iran Negotiations and Military Posture | 00:03–00:43 | | Vatican Diplomatic Visit | 00:57–01:21 | | Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak | 01:21–01:41 | | Oklahoma Lake Shooting Arrest | 01:41–01:53 | | US Counterterrorism Doctrine, Navy Ops | 02:40–03:39 | | Tennessee Manhunt Concluded | 03:39–04:05 | | Financial & Market News | 04:05–04:38 | | NBA Playoff Update | 04:05–04:38 |

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Summary:
This Fox News newscast covers rapidly shifting international dynamics, especially between the US and Iran, domestic public safety crises, key diplomatic overtures, and economic momentum. Listeners hear from senior officials, journalists, and analysts, grounding each segment in the actual words and tone of the newsmakers.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

We're awaiting Iran's formal response. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. President Trump insists there's progress and they want to make a deal to end the conflict.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and they won't and they've agreed to that, among other things.

[Dave Anthony]

And he's threatening to resume bombing if Iran does not agree to a deal. Though Iran's parliament speaker posted a swipe at the president on X, writing operation trust me, bro has failed.

[Axios Reporter]

Axios first reported on the one page memo the White House sent to Iran to end the war. The memo lays out a 30 day period of negotiations and during that time officials would work on a more detailed agreement to open the Strait, limit Iran's nuclear program and lift U.S. sanctions.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Madeline Rivera. As for the Strait of Hormuz, the US Military blockade on Iran's ports remains in place the day after stopping an oil tanker that tried to get through. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the Vatican right now. And Fox's Jonathan Savage reports Marco Rubio's

[Jonathan Savage]

meeting with Pope Leo XIV is being seen as a chance to smooth things over after harsh words from President Trump. The president's accused Chicago born Leo of being soft on crime and on Iran's nuclear ambitions. But the secretary of state denies that's the main purpose of the visit.

[Marco Rubio]

No, look, there's a lot to talk about with the Vatican. I'll give you one example. The Pope just returned from a trip to Africa where the church is growing very vibrantly and we have shared concerns about religious freedom.

[Dave Anthony]

A cruise ship full of quarantined passengers is headed to a port in the Canary Islands. A hantavirus outbreak on board has killed three passengers, sick and others.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Argentine officials reportedly looking at the possibility a Dutch couple contracted the virus before getting on the ship. While bird watching at a landfill full of rodents, exposure to rodent dropping can transmit the disease.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Greg Pal caught the strain of the virus can spread person to person. An arrest in Oklahoma and one of the accused gunmen who shot up a party at a lake Sunday night.

[Marco Rubio]

We think there's at least one more, but I would hate to put a number on that as the investigation is ongoing.

[Dave Anthony]

Edmond Police Chief J.D. younger, an 18 year old woman was killed, 22 others injured. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Dave Anthony]

While the US military blockade on Iran's ports remains in place, the Navy remains on patrol in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, continuing an operation that has targeted and blown up more than 50 suspected drug trafficking boats since September. And it's part of a new Trump counter terror strategy the president signed this week. Sebastian Gorka is the senior director of counterterrorism for the National Security Council.

[Sebastian Gorka]

A framework of action and strength driven by the principle that America is our homeland and must be protected.

[Fox News Analyst]

It lists cartels in the Western Hemisphere as America's biggest threat. Gorka says the goal is to incapacitate

[Sebastian Gorka]

them until these groups are incapable of bringing their drugs, their members and their trafficked victims into the United States.

[Fox News Analyst]

He said the next priority is the elimination of the top Islamic jihadist groups. Gorka added that the US Cannot protect the whole world and needs more help from allies, but the bottom line is

[Sebastian Gorka]

to make the country more safe and secure.

[Dave Anthony]

Kevin Uretsky, FOX News A manhunt for someone considered armed and dangerous in Tennessee is over.

[Fox News Digital Reporter]

A deputy U.S. marshal confirmed to Fox News Digital that Special Forces veteran Craig Barry is dead and no longer a threat to the public. Barry was accused of shooting his wife in Dover, Tennessee as she tried to get away from him in a car. She then crashed the vehicle and was taken to a hospital. Barry fled the area, sparking a massive manhunt beginning last Friday.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Jessica Rosenthal on Wall Street. Stock futures are not moving much that after big gains, The Dow surged up 612 points. The NASDAQ and the S&P 500 closed at new record highs as oil prices dropped 2% this morning. Gas is up another 3 cents. Triple A's national average for regular 455 a gallon. In the NBA, the Knicks will win their fifth straight game in these playoffs and take a two nothing lead. Final call on ESPN after New York beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108 102. San Antonio got even. Minnesota to BL blowout 133 to 95. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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