8AM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET, May 7, 2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 7, 2026
Episode Theme: This episode delivers a succinct roundup of the top national and international news stories, focusing on the ongoing Iran-US diplomatic negotiations, major domestic incidents, policy developments, and significant events in politics, public health, and sports.

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Key News Highlights

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1. Ongoing Iran-US Nuclear Negotiations

• Main Point: Tense negotiations continue as the world awaits Iran’s response to a major U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict and preventing nuclear proliferation.

Details:

• The U.S. proposal involves Iran agreeing not to develop nuclear weapons, pausing uranium enrichment, enhanced inspections, potential removal of uranium stockpile (“nuclear dust”), release of frozen funds, and gradual lifting of sanctions.
• A 30-day window for further negotiations would be established.
• The White House emphasizes this is not a repeat of the Obama-era nuclear deal: “Inspect and verify. There will be no trust involved.” (C; 00:49)

Notable Quotes:

• “We're still waiting for a response to a US Proposal to end the conflict.” — Dave Anthony (Host, A; 00:03)
• “If we don't do that, we'll have to go a big step further.” — President Trump (Quoted, B; 00:10)
• “Iran would commit to not develop a nuclear weapon… Now remember, the president and his team are longtime critics of the Obama nuclear deal and they insist this morning this is not that.” — Peter Doocy, FOX White House Correspondent (C; 00:24)

Memorable Moment:
Direct acknowledgment that negotiations are about ‘inspect and verify’ rather than trust, underscoring the administration’s hardline stance.

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2. US-Vatican Relations Amid Iran Tensions

• Main Point: Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Vatican, where discussions appear to span beyond the Iran conflict to broader topics including religious freedom and Cuba.

Details:

• Secretary Rubio denies that the Iran conflict is the main focus of his meeting with the Pope.
• The Pope's recent trip to Africa and shared US-Vatican concerns about religious freedom are highlighted. Cuba’s future also arises as an agenda item.

Notable Quotes:

• “There's a lot to talk about with the Vatican. The pope just returned from a trip to Africa where the church is growing very vibrantly and we have shared concerns about religious freedom.” — Secretary Marco Rubio (E; 01:17)

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3. Oklahoma Lake Party Mass Shooting

• Main Point: Arrest made after a mass shooting at a lake party in Oklahoma; investigation ongoing.

Details:

• Incident left one woman dead, 22 injured.
• Sparked by a disturbance between two women, escalating into gang-related violence.
• Additional suspects being sought.

Notable Quotes:

• “Detectives believe this incident began with a disturbance between two females attending the gathering that escalated into an altercation between rival gang members.” — Edmond Police Chief J.D. Younger (F; 01:41)

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4. Tornado Recovery Efforts in Mississippi

• Main Point: Search and rescue operations underway following devastating tornadoes in Mississippi counties.

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5. FBI Raids Tied to Virginia State Senator

• Main Point: Virginia Senate Pro Tempore Louise Lucas under federal investigation; multiple locations raided.

Details:

• Office raided by FBI as part of a search of more than 10 locations.
• Cannabis shop co-owned by the senator also searched. Several people detained by SWAT.
• Lucas is a prominent figure in state politics and a redistricting leader.

Notable Quotes:

• “The FBI raiding the office of Virginia Senate Pro Tempore Louise Lucas. Investigators say this is one of more than 10 locations connected to the Democratic senator being searched across the commonwealth.” — Alex Hogan, FOX News correspondent (H; 02:45)

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6. FDA Authorizes Flavored E-Cigarettes

• Main Point: FDA approves select fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, stirring public health debate.

Details:

• Glass Incorporated authorized to sell pods in mango, blueberry, and menthol flavors.
• Approval hinges on age verification; White House supports flavors as a smoking cessation tool for adults, but the FDA will monitor use stringently.
• Authorization could be revoked if use among minors rises.

Notable Quotes:

• “US regulators have historically been reluctant to authorize flavored vaping products, citing concerns about their appeal to children. But the White House pushed back, arguing flavored help adults quit smoking.” — Gianna Jalouse, FOX News (I; 03:30)

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7. Markets and Sports

• Main Point: Financial markets open modestly higher after strong performance; NBA playoffs updates.

Details:

• Dow and Nasdaq closed at record highs the previous day.
• New York Knicks defeat Philadelphia 108–102, leading series 2–0. San Antonio evens series with Minnesota after a blowout win.

Memorable Sports Quote:

• “Brunson the fake, falling away, puts it up. That's good. Jalen Brunson in the clutch.” — ESPN (J; 04:17)

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Timestamps of Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------|------------| | Iran Nuclear Deal Proposal | 00:03–01:01| | US-Vatican Diplomacy | 01:01–01:26| | Oklahoma Mass Shooting Update | 01:33–01:50| | Mississippi Tornado Response | 01:50–02:00| | Virginia Senator FBI Investigation | 02:39–03:24| | FDA E-Cigarette Decision | 03:24–04:09| | Markets & NBA Playoffs | 04:09–04:23|

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Closing Thoughts

This installment provides concise yet thorough coverage of pressing international diplomacy, breaking domestic stories, regulatory shifts, and cultural highlights, encapsulating the FOX News tone of urgency and focus on U.S. interests.
Notable for its direct White House and law enforcement voices, the episode spotlights the intersection of politics, justice, public health, and daily life.

Transcript

[A]

Will Iran agree? I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. We're still waiting for a response to a US Proposal to end the conflict.

[B]

We're doing well now. We have to get what we have to get. If we don't do that, we'll have to go a big step further.

[A]

President Trump has threatened the bombing could resume as a blockade continues around Iran's ports. As for what the US Wants, Fox's Peter Doocy reports from the White House.

[C]

Iran would commit to not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran would temporarily pause uranium enrichment. There would be enhanced nuclear inspections, the possible removal of the uranium stockpile. That's the nuclear dust the president talks about. The US Would release frozen funds and lift sanctions gradually on Iran. And there'd be a 30 day window for full nuclear deal negotiations. Now remember, the president and his team are longtime critics of the Obama nuclear deal and they insist this morning this is not that. Well, it's going to be inspect and verify. There will be no trust involved.

[A]

That's U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Weeks after President Trump was critical of Pope Leo over his criticism of the Iran conflict, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the Vatican this morning holding one on one talks with the Pope.

[D]

But the secretary of state denies that's the main purpose of the visit. Speaking here Tuesday?

[E]

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.

[D]

Secretary Rubio also says Cuba's future is on the agenda. He'll meet too with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Maloney.

[A]

Fox's Jonathan Savage. They made an arrest in Sunday night's mass shooting at a lake party in Oklahoma that left one woman dead, 22 other people injured. But they're still looking for other gunmen.

[F]

Detectives believe this incident began with a disturbance between two females attending the gathering that escalated into an altercation between rival gang members.

[A]

Edmond Police Chief J.D. younger. They're doing searches in several Mississippi counties looking for anyone needing rescue from the rubble of the damage tornadoes did. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

a state senator is under investigation in Virginia and Fox's Alex Hogan reports from Portsmouth.

[H]

The FBI raiding the office of Virginia Senate Pro Tempore Louise Lucas. Investigators say this is one of more than 10 locations connected to the Democratic senator being searched across the commonwealth. The FBI carried out one of those court authorized criminal search warrants at the cannabis shop located right next to her office. She co owns the shop, SWAT teams, zip tying, handcuffing and taking at least three people into custody. The 82 year old represents Virginia's 18th Senate District. As president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, Lucas is one of the most powerful figures in the Virginia legislature. She's an ally of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and a leader in last month's redistricting campaign.

[A]

The FDA is giving a thumbs up to some controversial e cigarettes, fruit flavored ones.

[I]

The FDA said the products are pods made by Los Angeles based Glass Incorporated. It's a vaping manufacturer that uses age verification technology to restrict access. The pods come in mango, blueberry and two types of menthol. Up until now, the health agency only allowed tobacco and menthol flavors. U.S. regulators have historically been reluctant to authorize flavored vaping products, citing concerns about their appeal to children. But the White House pushed back, arguing flavored help adults quit smoking. The FDA plans to monitor the marketing and the use of the vapes and is threatening to remove its authorization if it sees the risks to kids outweigh the benefits to adults. Gianna jalouse, FOX NEWS On Wall street,

[A]

stock futures are up modestly. That after big gains for the Dow and the Nasdaq, which closed at another record high in the NBA playoffs. The Knicks win again.

[J]

Brunson the fake falling away puts it up. That's good. Jalen Brunson in the clutch.

[A]

He scored 26 points to lead New York past Philadelphia 108, 102 on ESPN to take a 2 nothing lead. San Antonio got even with Minnesota with a 133 to 95 game two blowout win. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.