6AM ET 05/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 05/22/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News
Air Date: May 22, 2026
Main Theme: Morning newscast covering breaking political, global, and cultural events, with updates on US-Iran tensions, military movements, Congressional drama, and major sports news.

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1. US-Iran Relations & Ongoing Nuclear Talks

• Tense Negotiations: US and Iran are still trying to reach a deal regarding Iran's nuclear activities.
  • Quote: "We await word on those conversations that are ongoing. There's been some slight progress. I don't want to exaggerate it, but there's been a little bit of movement and that's good. The fundamentals remain the same. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."
    — Marco Rubio, Secretary of State [00:08]
• Strait of Hormuz/Maritime Tensions:

  • Rubio criticized Iran's move to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Conflict continues as a US blockade restricts shipping around Iranian ports.

  • A recent US military decision announced deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland, highlighting shifting global priorities.

  • Quote: "Obviously, the United States continues to have global commitments that it needs to meet in terms of our force deployment, and that constantly requires us to reexamine where we put troops."
    — Marco Rubio [00:36]

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2. US Military Deployments & Political Fallout

• Delays and Domestic Response:
  • Pentagon delays troop deployments following Trump’s criticism of NATO.
  • President Trump has reduced US presence in Germany by 5,000 troops.
  • Democratic backlash: House Republicans canceled a vote on a war powers resolution to limit presidential military action in Iran.
  • Largest congressional rebuke of Trump’s second term was noted in Senate activity.

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3. Immigration Funding Stalemate

• ICE and Border Patrol Standoff:

  • Republicans nearly resolved ICE and Border Patrol funding impasse.

  • President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund—intended for those who feel politically targeted by the Biden Justice Department—sank the compromise bill.

  • Quote: "The president's $1.8 billion compensation fund killed the bill."
    — Dave Anthony [01:09]

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4. NASCAR Shock – Kyle Busch’s Passing

• Unexpected Loss:
  • NASCAR star Kyle Busch has died suddenly at 41.
  • Fellow driver Casey Mears praised Busch not just as a competitor, but as an "amazing, you know, father, husband, brother."
    — Casey Mears [01:27]
• Health Details:

  • Busch had battled a severe illness, had recently suffered a substantial cough and needed medical attention during a race days before his passing.

  • Further details about the illness were not disclosed.

  • Quote: "Kyle Busch was battling a severe illness before his death, according to his family, but not much more is known."
    — Chandley Painter [01:40]

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5. US Military War Games in Japan

• Training Exercise Highlights:

  • US Marines practiced with high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) near Mount Fuji.

  • Emphasis on mobility and stealth in the era of drones.

  • Quote: "They try to stay out here as little time as possible to remain as least detectable as possible."
    — Casey Mears [03:11]

  • Quote: "This is said to be more important in the era of drones, which makes staying in one place too long dangerous."
    — Lt. Col. Ryan Ennis [03:22]

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6. Trump Postpones AI Executive Order

• Policy Pause:

  • President Trump postponed signing a major executive order on artificial intelligence, citing last-minute discontent with the text.

  • Trump emphasized US leadership in AI, expressing concern about anything that might impede that lead.

  • Quote: "We're leading China, we're leading everybody. And I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead."
    — Dave Anthony paraphrasing Trump [03:29]

• Legislative Response:

  • Lawmakers in Congress and at the state level are now considering their own regulations and cybersecurity safeguards concerning AI.

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7. Market & Economic Updates

• Stock Market:
  • Stock futures rising after prior day’s gains, with the Dow up by 276 points.
• Energy:
  • Oil prices up over 2% in the morning.
  • National average price for regular gasoline is $4.55/gallon, slightly down from a recent high, as Americans prepare for Memorial Day weekend.

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8. Sports Headlines

• NBA Playoffs:

  • New York Knicks set a franchise record, winning their ninth straight postseason game.
  • Knicks lead Cavaliers 2-0 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

• NHL Playoffs:

  • Montreal beats Carolina 6-2 in the NHL’s Eastern Conference Final.

• Quote: "[The Knicks] flips it to the basket banks and home timeout. Cavs. New York won A franchise record ninth straight postseason game, beating Cleveland 10993..." [04:17]

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9. Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon." — Marco Rubio [00:08]
• "The president's $1.8 billion compensation fund killed the bill." — Dave Anthony [01:09]
• "Kyle Busch was battling a severe illness before his death." — Chandley Painter [01:40]
• "This is said to be more important in the era of drones..." — Lt. Col. Ryan Ennis [03:22]
• "We're leading China, we're leading everybody. And I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead." — President Trump paraphrased [03:29]

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For listeners:
This episode delivers a brisk, impactful summary of overnight developments in international politics, military moves, Congressional tension, and the sudden death of a sports legend, punctuated by real-time market and playoff updates — all delivered in FOX's signature direct and urgent tone.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Still trying to work out a deal with Iran. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.

[Marco Rubio]

We await word on those conversations that are ongoing. There's been some slight progress. I don't want to exaggerate it, but there's been a little bit of movement and that's good. The fundamentals remain the same. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.

[Dave Anthony]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio a short time ago from Sweden. He also spoke out against Iran's plans to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, where a lot of shipping remains blocked in the conflict as a US Blockade continues around Iran's ports. Rub the day after the US announced it'll send 5,000 troops to Poland.

[Marco Rubio]

Obviously, the United States continues to have global commitments that it needs to meet in terms of our force deployment, and that constantly requires us to reexamine where we put troops.

[Dave Anthony]

Now. Recently, the Pentagon announced it would delay the deployment amid strong Trump criticism of NATO leading the president to reduce American forces in Germany by 5,000. Democrats are angry that House Republicans canceled a vote on a war powers resolution that aims to limit the president's military actions in Iran. And there was also drama in the Senate biggest congressional rebuke of President Trump's second term.

[Casey Mears]

Republicans were on the verge of finally

[Dave Anthony]

ending the ICE and Border Patrol funding impasse, but the president's $1.8 billion compensation fund killed the bill. That's Fox's Chad program. That fund was set up to pay people who believe they're political targets of the Biden Justice Department. NASCAR is in shock. One of its drivers died suddenly.

[Casey Mears]

Kyle Busch, one of the best that's ever been in a race car. And, you know, the biggest thing is that he's just become such an amazing, you know, father, husband, brother.

[Dave Anthony]

That's driver Casey Mears. Kyle Busch was only 41.

[Chandley Painter]

Kyle Busch was battling a severe illness before his death, according to his family, but not much more is known. Less than two weeks ago, the legendary driver was dealing with a sinus issue during a race and had to radio for medical. He told reporters after the race that he had a substantial cough.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Chandley Painter America's List.

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[Dave Anthony]

While US military forces in the Middle east remain on standby in case President Trump decides to resume bombing Iran, other American troops are playing war games in Japan.

[Lt. Col. Ryan Ennis]

That is the sound of US Marines practicing days ago with a high mobility artillery rocket system near the foothills of Mount Fuji. It's mounted on a military truck and designed to remain hidden for as long as possible. Then firing quickly moved to another location. Lt. Col. Ryan Ennis they started at

[Casey Mears]

the high point, which is what we call it, in the tree line. They maneuvered out to a firing point. They try to stay out here as little time as possible to remain as least detectable as possible.

[Lt. Col. Ryan Ennis]

This is said to be more important in the era of drones, which makes staying in one place too long dangerous.

[Dave Anthony]

Kevin Uretsky, Fox News President Trump has postponed an executive order on artificial intelligence shortly before signing it, saying he didn't like some of the text. We're leading China, we're leading everybody. And I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead. Now lawmakers in Congress and in states are considering regulations and guardrails for AI to manage risks and deal with cybersecurity concerns. On Wall street, stock futures are rising the morning after gains lifting the Dow up 276points while oil prices ris this morning more than 2%. Gas is down a penny from yesterday's highest price since 2022. Triple A's national average for regular 455 per gallon ahead of the busy travel this Memorial Day weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Knicks keep winning, flips it to the basket banks and home timeout. Cavs. New York won A franchise record ninth straight postseason game, beating Cleveland 10993 on ESPN, giving the Knicks a 2 nothing lead over the Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Montreal beat Carolina 62 in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final. I'm Dave Anthony. Want to keep up with everything trendy from breaking news to shareable jokes, pop culture bites to viral food spots.

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