6AM ET 05/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, May 18, 2026

Episode Overview

This morning’s Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Dave Anthony, delivers a fast-paced roundup of major global, national, and sports news as of May 18, 2026. Key stories include escalating US-Iran tensions, a drone strike in the UAE, health updates on outbreaks in Africa and aboard a cruise ship, a series of shootings in Austin, political ramifications from Republican primaries, reform efforts in military justice, and highlights from the sports world.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Tensions Escalate

• [00:02] Dave Anthony reports President Trump’s latest warning to Iran via Truth Social.
  • Trump’s message: “The clock is ticking.”
  • Doug Loozator elaborates on Trump’s warning:
    "They better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them. Time is of the essence."
    Trump seeks a deal to end the conflict but faces deadlock as Iran rejects demands related to its nuclear program.
  • Military options are “back on the table”; Trump to convene top advisors Tuesday.

2. Drone Strike in UAE Linked to Iran

• [00:38] Jonathan Savage updates on security in the Gulf:
  • Three drones entered UAE airspace; two intercepted, one struck a generator near Abu Dhabi’s nuclear plant, causing a fire.
  • No injuries reported.
  • UAE labels the drone strike “an unacceptable act of aggression,” attributing it to Iran.
  • Incident escalates existing tensions between the nations.

3. Global Health Concerns: Ebola and Hantavirus

• [01:05] Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda:
  • Over 300 infections; at least 80 dead; some Americans affected.
  • WHO classifies the outbreak as an "international emergency," but the CDC deems risk to Americans at home as low.
• Canadian cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus:
  • Outbreak resulted in 3 deaths; American passengers quarantined in Georgia and Nebraska.

4. Austin, Texas Weekend Shootings

• [01:43] Coverage of a series of shootings leading to a city-wide shelter-in-place:
  • Lisa Davis (Austin Police Chief):
    "But unfortunately we have four people that were struck by gunfire and we have one that's critical. And so that is something that we need to take seriously."
  • Three juvenile suspects arrested; shootings targeted apartments, homes, fire stations, and vehicles.

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5. Election & Political Dynamics

• [02:39] Republican primary developments:
  • Senator Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after Trump-backed criticism.
  • Thomas Massie faces a Trump-endorsed challenger in Kentucky; War Secretary Pete Hegseth is campaigning for the challenger.
  • Hegseth announces review panel for the military legal system:
    • Emphasis on reliable advice, better investigations, and fair justice.
    • Lisa Davis quotes Hegseth’s intent:
      "We must deliver reliable advice, better investigations, fair military justice, Hegseth said." ([03:08])
    • Lisa Davis continues:
      "It's about strengthening and modernizing the system so that our vital Judge Advocate General Corps can better support the warfighter, uphold the rule of law and deliver the absolute best legal services that our troops have earned." ([03:21])

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6. Finance: Stock Markets React to Oil Prices

• [03:35] Dow Jones Industrial futures down roughly 300 points post a significant previous drop.
• Oil prices rising, influencing ongoing market volatility.

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7. Sports Highlights

NBA Playoffs:

• [03:35] Detroit Pistons, top seed in the East, eliminated by Cleveland Cavaliers:
  • Notable moment:
    "The Step back J. Money. Wow, Spider has been scintillating."
  • Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs to a 125-94 Game 7 win, qualifying for conference finals against the New York Knicks.

NASCAR All-Star Race:

• [04:06] Tim McMaster reports:
  • 10-car pile-up takes out past champions early.
  • Denny Hamlin wins third straight at Dover, taking home a $1 million prize.

PGA Golf:

• [04:30] Aaron Ro wins the PGA Championship.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s warning to Iran:
  "The clock is ticking." – Dave Anthony [00:02]
  "They better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them. Time is of the essence." – Doug Loozator reading Trump’s statement [00:12]

• On military justice reform:
  "We must deliver reliable advice, better investigations, fair military justice." – Lisa Davis quoting Pete Hegseth [03:08]
  "It's about strengthening and modernizing the system so that our vital Judge Advocate General Corps can better support the warfighter, uphold the rule of law and deliver the absolute best legal services that our troops have earned." – Lisa Davis [03:21]

• Austin shooting aftermath:
  "But unfortunately we have four people that were struck by gunfire and we have one that's critical. And so that is something that we need to take seriously." – Lisa Davis [01:43]

• Sports commentary:
  "The Step back J. Money. Wow, Spider has been scintillating." – NBA Playoff coverage [03:35]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Iran Tensions: 00:02–00:38
• UAE Drone Strike: 00:38–01:05
• Ebola/Hantavirus Outbreaks: 01:05–01:43
• Austin Shootings: 01:43–01:51
• Republican Primaries & Military Justice: 02:39–03:35
• Stock Market Update: 03:35–03:45
• NBA Playoffs: 03:45–04:06
• NASCAR/PGA Sports: 04:06–04:30

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Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a comprehensive briefing on pressing national security issues, significant health concerns, developing political contests, and key sports outcomes, blending succinct reporting with direct attributions and notable quotes from figures at the center of each story.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The clock is ticking. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. That's President Trump's latest warning to Iran on Truth Social. Fox's Doug Loozator reads the rest.

[Doug Loozator]

They better get moving fast or there won't be anything left of them. Time is of the essence. Axios Meantime reports this U.S. officials say Trump wants a deal to end the war, but Iran's rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program has put the military option back on the table. Trump is expected to convene his top national security team in the Situation ROOM on Tuesday.

[Dave Anthony]

Meanwhile, Iran appears to have targeted its Gulf neighbor again.

[Jonathan Savage]

The United Arab Emirates is investigating the source of the strike, saying three drones entered the country from its western border. Two were intercepted, but a third struck an electrical generator near a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. It caused a fire, but no one was hurt. The uae, which has previously accused Iran of drone strikes, called the incident an unacceptable act of aggression.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Jonathan Savage. An Ebola outbreak in Africa has spread in the Congo and Uganda with some Americans there. Among the 300 or so people infected, at least 80 have died. And while the World Health Organization classifies it as an international emergency, the CDC here in the US which is monitoring, describes the risk to Americans here as low. And a Canadian passenger on the cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak tests positive. The outbreak left three people dead and has Americans taken off that ship, put in quarantine and facilities in Georgia and Nebraska as a precaution. They have found the third suspect in a series of weekend shootings throughout Austin, Texas, leading to a shelter in place order in many areas. The final arrest last night, I think that's a success.

[Lisa Davis]

But unfortunately we have four people that were struck by gunfire and we have one that's critical. And so that is something that we need to take seriously.

[Dave Anthony]

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis. All three of the suspects are juvenile teenagers accused of shooting in apartments, homes, fire stations and ceiling cars. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Two days after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost a primary in Louisiana after President Trump railed against him and backed a GOP challenger, another Republican in Congress, Thomas Massie, is facing a Trump backed challenge in Kentucky in a primary tomorrow, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth will go there today to campaign for Massie's rival, Ed Gallerain. Meanwhile, Hegseth, in a video, announces a panel to review the military's legal system. Secretary Hegseth spelled out the reasons for the review.

[Lisa Davis]

We must deliver reliable advice, better investigations, fair military justice, hegseth said.

[Dave Anthony]

The goal is not to tear anything down, but instead cut bureaucracy and make military lawyers more effective.

[Lisa Davis]

It's about strengthening and modernizing the system so that our vital Judge Advocate General Corps can better support the warfighter, uphold the rule of law and deliver the absolute best legal services that our troops have earned.

[Dave Anthony]

Kevin Yuretsky, Fox News on Wall street as oil prices rise, stock futures fall about 300 points for the Dow after the Dow's even bigger drop on Friday in the NBA playoffs, the top seed in the East, Detroit knocked out in a Game seven. The Step back J Money Wow, Spider has been scintillating. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 12594 blowout win over the Pistons on Amazon PR video sending Cleveland to the conference finals to take on the New York Knicks. On the NASCAR track, the All Star

[Tim McMaster]

race didn't get off to a very All Star like start. A 10 car pile up on the second lap knocked out former All Star winners Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell. That helped set the stage for another former winner.

[Dave Anthony]

Third straight win at Dover. Counting two point races and the All

[Tim McMaster]

Star courtesy FS1, that was Denny Hamlin continuing his dominance at Dover. He collects the $1 million prize for the second time in his career.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tim McMaster and Aaron Ro. I won golf's PGA Championship. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox.

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