6AM ET 05/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, May 16, 2026

Main Theme

The 6AM edition of the Fox News Hourly Update covers major breaking stories, including a successful US-Nigerian anti-terrorism operation, President Trump’s remarks after his China summit, a Long Island Railroad strike, large-scale protests in London, a Supreme Court ruling on Virginia redistricting, and a preview of the 2026 Preakness Stakes. The episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute coverage of these top headlines.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Anti-Terrorism Operation: ISIS Leader Eliminated

• Overview: U.S. and Nigerian military forces successfully eliminated Abu Bilal Al Munuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally.
• President Trump’s Statement:
  • On Truth Social, Trump described the operation as “flawlessly executed, meticulously planned and very complex.”
  • He emphasized, “with his removal, ISIS's global operations are greatly diminished.” (00:16)
• Significance: The move is portrayed as a significant blow to ISIS capabilities.

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2. President Trump Recaps China Summit & Discusses Geopolitical Hotspots

Reported by Kristin Goodwin (00:37-01:18)

• Taiwan Tensions:
  • Trump addresses Beijing: “Taiwan [is] the most important issue with the US... I'm not looking to have somebody go independent and, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down.” (Trump, 00:44)
  • He expresses a desire for de-escalation, resisting direct military engagement over Taiwan.
• Arms Sales to Taiwan:
  • When asked about US weapons sales to Taiwan:
    • "I haven't approved it yet. We're going to see what happens. What are you looking for? I may do it. I may not do it." (Trump, 01:03)
• Iran and Diplomatic Offer:
  • China has offered to help negotiate an end to the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Beijing’s growing global diplomatic involvement.

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3. Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Strike

Reported by Chris DiMeo (01:18-01:55)

• Event: LIRR unions walk out after failed negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
• LIR President Robert Freeh:
  • “If it were to become resolved, we would need time. It's contingent upon what time it would be settled. So it would be difficult for me at this point to say if it was settled at this time, we'd have service back at that time. But rest assured, we would look to get service back as soon as possible.” (01:29)
• Strike Details:
  • Unions demand a 16% pay increase over four years; MTA counters that would require fare hikes.
• Impact: Disruption of transit for commuters, no future talks scheduled.

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4. Major Protests in London & Security Measures

Reported by Jonathan Savage (02:40-03:23)

• Police Deployment: 4,000 police officers assembled, marking one of the largest deployments in decades.
• Protests:
  • Two rival groups:
    • “Unite the Kingdom,” a right-wing movement, previously drew 100,000.
    • Annual Nakba Day pro-Palestinian rally, watched for anti-Semitic incidents.
• Public Safety Concerns:
  • Clashes and hate speech marred prior events.
  • Police commit to “the highest degree of control” to keep opposing groups separate.

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5. Supreme Court Declines Redistricting Case

Reported by Debra Valentine (03:23-03:54)

• Event: U.S. Supreme Court lets stand a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that nullifies a voter-approved congressional map.
• Political Impact: Map would have created four more Democratic districts, shifting the landscape from a tight GOP minority (5-6) to a possible 10:1 Democratic majority ahead of midterms.

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6. 2026 Preakness Stakes Preview

Reported by Tanya J. Powers (03:54-04:31)

• 151st Running: The mid-Triple Crown event to be held at Laurel Park, Baltimore, with the largest field in 15 years.
• Temporary Venue: Hosted at Laurel Park while Pimlico Racecourse undergoes $400M redevelopment.
• Women Trainers in Spotlight:
  • Following a historic Kentucky Derby win by a female trainer, Brittany Russell will train Taj Mahal in Preakness.
• No Triple Crown This Year: Derby winner Golden Tempo not competing at Preakness.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Taking out a terrorist...with his removal, ISIS's global operations are greatly diminished.”
  — Debra Valentine quoting President Trump (00:16)
• “I'm not looking to have somebody go independent and, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down.”
  — President Trump on Taiwan tensions (00:44)
• “I haven't approved it yet. We're going to see what happens. What are you looking for? I may do it. I may not do it.”
  — President Trump regarding arms sales to Taiwan (01:03)
• “Rest assured, we would look to get service back as soon as possible.”
  — LIR President Robert Freeh on ending the strike (01:35)
• “Police are promising the highest degree of control.”
  — Jonathan Savage on London protest management (03:13)

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:02 – Anti-ISIS operation, Trump’s statement
• 00:37-01:18 – Trump on China summit, Taiwan, Iran
• 01:18-01:55 – LIRR strike details and impact
• 02:40-03:23 – London protests and police response
• 03:23-03:54 – Supreme Court’s Virginia redistricting decision
• 03:54-04:31 – 2026 Preakness Stakes preview

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This episode offers a rapid-fire, fact-driven rundown of top stories shaping the US and world news agenda on May 16, 2026, with direct remarks from key figures and pointed coverage of evolving events.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Taking out a terrorist. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. U.S. and Nigerian forces have taken out ISIS's second in command globally, Abu Bilal Al Munuki. President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social saying the joint military operation in Africa was flawlessly executed, meticulously planned and very complex. He added, with his removal, ISIS's global operations are greatly diminished. President Trump recaps his China summit, discussing Taiwan and Iran on Special Report with Bret Baier. Fox's Kristin Goodwin has more.

[Kristin Goodwin]

President Trump addressing Beijing, calling Taiwan the most important issue with the US I will say this.

[President Trump]

I'm not looking to have somebody go independent and, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down.

[Kristin Goodwin]

When asked about the US Approving billions of dollars of weapons sales to the is president telling fox's BRETT well, I

[President Trump]

haven't approved it yet. We're going to see what happens. What are you looking for? I may do it. I may not do it.

[Kristin Goodwin]

On Iran, the president noted China offered to help negotiate an end to the war and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.

[Debra Valentine]

The Long Island Railroad on strike.

[Chris DiMeo]

Labor unions announcing a walkout late Friday after negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke down. No new negotiations have been scheduled.

[LIR President Robert Freeh]

If it were to become resolved, we would need time. It's contingent upon what time it would be settled. So it would be difficult for me at this point to say if it was settled at this time, we'd have service back at that time. But rest assured, we would look to get service back as soon as possible.

[Chris DiMeo]

LIR President Robert Freeh. The union wants a 16% pay raise over four years. The MTA argues the union's demands would lead to fare hikes. Chris DiMeo, Fox News.

[Debra Valentine]

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[Debra Valentine]

a huge police operation in London today as rival political groups hold mass protests. Fox's Jonathan Savage reports from London.

[Jonathan Savage]

Four thousand police officers, one of the largest British protest deployments in decades is in place for two marches. It's feared violence could erupt if the opposing groups aren't capable kept apart. One is called Unite the Kingdom, a right wing group that attracted a hundred thousand people to their event last September. While many saw an opportunity to peacefully express British identity, there were clashes with police and incidents of anti Muslim hate speech. The annual Nakpa Day pro Palestinian rally will be watched for displays of anti Semitism. Police are promising the highest degree of control. Jonathan Savage, fox news.

[Debra Valentine]

The U.S. supreme Court has declined to intervene in a high stakes redistricting dispute in Virginia. It leaves in place a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter approved congressional map creating four additional Democratic districts. It sought to reduce the GOP's 5 to 6 minority, giving a potential 10:1 advantage to Democrats ahead of the midterms. The 2026 Preakness Stakes is set for this evening. Fox's Tanya J. Powers has more on the RA this

[Tanya J. Powers]

year marks the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. It's being held at Laurel park in Baltimore and will feature its biggest field in 15 years. Laurel park is serving as a one year stand in for the historic Pimlico Racecourse which is undergoing a 400 million dollar redevelopment after history was made earlier this month at the Kentucky Derby where the winning trainer was a woman for the first time. A different trainer, Brittany Russell, has the chance to do the same at the Preakness with the horse Taj Mahal. Those hoping for a Triple Crown winner this year are not getting their wish. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo has bowed out of the Preakness in New York. Tanya J.

[Debra Valentine]

Powers, FOX News I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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