8AM ET 05/15/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 05/15/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 15, 2026

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Episode Overview

This news-packed episode covers President Trump’s recent diplomatic visit to China, key Supreme Court decisions, health concerns stemming from a cruise ship quarantine, the 600th Texas execution, Congressional scandals, updates on Wall Street and sports, along with memorable quotes and developments as reported by the FOX News team.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s China Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

• Post-Visit Reflections
  • President Trump speaks to reporters after two days of talks with Xi Jinping aboard Air Force One, describing Xi as “an incredible guy” and noting an “amazing period of time.”
  • Trump relays China’s strong stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, and their interest in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is key for oil imports.
• Taiwan Tensions
  • Trump states Xi “does not want to see a fight for independence” regarding Taiwan, warning against a strong confrontation. However, Trump emphasizes that the US “did not make a commitment” to backing Taiwan militarily.
    • Quote [00:30] – President Donald Trump:
      “On Taiwan, he does not want to see a fight for independence because that would be a very strong confrontation.”
• Trade Commitments and American Industry
  • Mark Meredith reports Trump returned from China with commitments for increased Chinese purchases of US goods (Boeing, soybeans, etc.).
  • Trump touts bringing “about 30 of the biggest, biggest business leaders in the world” to China to help “sell America.”
    • Quote [01:02] – President Donald Trump:
      “We have about 30 of the biggest, biggest business leaders in the world. Biggest everything, you know, I mean, you name it, from chips to planes to everything.”

2. Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion Pill by Mail

• Background
  • The high court maintains a hold on Louisiana’s legal challenge, allowing women to continue receiving mifepristone, an abortion pill, via mail.
  • The case contests FDA rules allowing telehealth prescriptions, with Louisiana arguing it violated state sovereignty.
    • Quote [01:18] – Kristin Goodwin:
      “The original case challenging the use of the drug was brought by the state of Louisiana, which sued the Food and Drug Administration to challenge a regulation that allowed mifepristone to be prescribed through telehealth and dispensed by mail, arguing it violated the state's sovereignty.”

3. Nationwide Health Watch: Hantavirus Cruise Ship Quarantine

• Situation Update
  • Eighteen Americans are quarantined in Nebraska and Georgia after a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak. None have tested positive; CDC monitors 23 additional contacts in several states.
    • Quote [01:44] – Dave Anthony:
      “While 18 Americans remain in quarantine after being taken off that hantavirus stricken cruise ship there in Nebraska and Georgia, none currently have tested positive for it.”

4. 600th Texas Execution & Legal Controversies

• Execution Details
  • Texas carries out its 600th execution since 1976, putting Edward Busby to death despite unanimous expert opinion of his intellectual disability.
  • The Supreme Court overturned a lower court stay.
  • Busby reportedly apologized in his last words for his victim’s death.
    • Quote [02:27] – Gary Baumgarten:
      “Prosecution and defense experts all agreed that Edward Busby intellectually disabled. But that didn't stop his being put to death by way of a lethal injection.”

5. Washington Scandals: Congressional Misconduct

• Resignations and New Investigations
  • Recent resignations: Sheila Sherfeless McCormick (fraud), Eric Swalwell (multiple sexual misconduct accusations), Tony Gonzalez (staffer affair/suicide).
  • GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards faces Ethics Committee probe for alleged sexual harassment and hostile environment.
    • Notable detail: Alleged note to staffer—“written a complex chapter in my heart.”
    • Edwards denies wrongdoing, calls investigation “politically motivated fiction.”
    • Quote [03:08] – Chris Foster:
      “The ethics committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina and married, is accused of inappropriate conduct with younger female staffers.”

6. Markets & Sports Highlights

• Stock Market
  • Dow futures drop following record highs in tech-heavy Nasdaq and S&P 500.
  • Oil prices climb 3%.
• Golf: PGA Championship
  • Round two starts at the Aronomink, Pennsylvania.
  • Seven golfers tied for lead, including defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who tees off soon.
    • Quote [03:59] – Golf Commentator:
      “It's a really tight leaderboard. So at this point, I mean, at this moment, it's anybody's tournament. But like you said, you know, it's nice to get off to to a good start.”
• NHL Playoffs
  • Vegas Golden Knights reach the Western Conference final, eliminating Anaheim.
  • Montreal now leads Buffalo 3-2 in their series.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Donald Trump (on President Xi):
  “President Xi’s an incredible guy.” ([00:10])
• President Donald Trump (on Taiwan):
  “He does not want to see a fight for independence because that would be a very strong confrontation.” ([00:30])
• President Donald Trump (on US business in China):
  “We have about 30 of the biggest, biggest business leaders in the world. Biggest everything, you know, I mean, you name it, from chips to planes to everything.” ([01:02])
• Kristin Goodwin (on abortion pill case):
  “The original case challenging the use of the drug was brought by the state of Louisiana... arguing it violated the state's sovereignty.” ([01:18])
• Gary Baumgarten (on Texas execution):
  “Prosecution and defense experts all agreed that Edward Busby intellectually disabled. But that didn't stop his being put to death by way of a lethal injection.” ([02:27])
• Chris Foster (on Chuck Edwards):
  “The ethics committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.” ([03:08])
• Golf Commentator (on PGA Championship):
  “It's a really tight leaderboard. So at this point, I mean, at this moment, it's anybody's tournament.” ([03:59])

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:00–01:11]: President Trump’s China visit: Iran, Taiwan, and trade deals
• [01:11–01:44]: Supreme Court abortion pill decision; Louisiana challenge
• [01:44–02:01]: Hantavirus cruise ship quarantine update
• [02:20–02:41]: 600th Texas execution – Edward Busby case
• [02:41–03:40]: Congressional scandals, new investigation into Chuck Edwards
• [03:40–04:05]: Markets, PGA Championship, NHL Playoffs highlights

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Concluding Note

This broadcast offers a rapid-fire, comprehensive update on the day's biggest stories, mixing direct leader commentary, legal developments, health scares, and notable domestic and international politics—maintaining the factual, brisk tone characteristic of Fox News radio.

Transcript

[President Donald Trump]

Foreign

[Dave Anthony]

from President Trump on Air Force One. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News after leaving China following two days of talks with leader Xi Jinping.

[President Donald Trump]

Amazing period of time. President Xi's an incredible guy.

[Dave Anthony]

And the president just told reporters a short time ago the conflict with Iran was an issue on Iran.

[President Donald Trump]

It's very interesting. He feels strongly they can't have a nuclear weapon.

[Dave Anthony]

And he says China wants the Strait of Hormuz back open since they buy most of Iran's oil. As for another big issue they discussed

[President Donald Trump]

on Taiwan, he does not want to see a fight for independence because that would be a very strong confrontation.

[Dave Anthony]

But the president says he did not make a commitment. The U.S. backs Taiwan militarily. China considers the island its territory. Fox's Mark Meredith reports from the White House. The president will return around dinner time to Washington.

[Mark Meredith]

The two leaders talked a lot about trade while he was over there. The president says he left China with a commitment that it will spend a lot more of its money on American products, from Boeing airplanes to soybeans. The president says bringing CEOs along with him helps sell America.

[President Donald Trump]

We have about 30 of the biggest, biggest business leaders in the world. Biggest everything, you know, I mean, you name it, from chips to planes to everything.

[Dave Anthony]

Women across the country can continue to get an abortion pill by mail after a Supreme Court decision to keep a lower court ruling on hold.

[Kristin Goodwin]

That ruling determined an in person visit to a doctor was necessary to receive the medication. Thursday, the high court granted the drug maker's emergency requests while the legal challenge plays out. The original case challenging the use of the drug was brought by the state of Louisiana, which sued the Food and Drug Administration to challenge a regulation that allowed mifepristone to be prescribed through telehealth and dispensed by mail, arguing it violated the state's sovereignty.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin. While 18Americans remain in quarantine after being taken off that hantavirus stricken cruise ship there in Nebraska and Georgia, none currently have tested positive for it. The CDC monitoring 23 other people in several states for any virus symptoms. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

There is an empty cell on death row in Texas after the state's 600th execution since 1976.

[Gary Baumgarten]

Prosecution and defense experts all agreed that Edward Busby intellectually disabled. But that didn't stop his being put to death by way of a lethal injection. A lower court ordered the execution held up, but that was overturned by the Supreme Court.

[Dave Anthony]

And it's fox's Gary Baumgarten. In his last words, Busby apologized, saying he never meant for the 77 year old woman he kidnapped in 2004 to die. Then he died. It's been several weeks since three members of Congress resigned. Democrat Sheila Sherfeless McCormick over fraud allegations. Fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell is facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. And Republican Tony Gonzalez over an affair with a staffer who committed suicide. And now another House Republican is under scrutiny.

[Chris Foster]

The ethics committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina and married, is accused of inappropriate conduct with younger female staffers. Axios reports. For example, one now former staffer complained about Edwards pressuring her to go out for dinner and drinks and when she left, wrote her a note telling her she'd, quote, written a complex chapter in my heart, the congressman says in a statement. I'm confident the investigation will expose the facts, not politically motivated fiction. He's running for reelection in the house since 2023. Chris Foster, Fox News On Wall street,

[Dave Anthony]

stock futures are down big the day after record highs for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, oil prices up 3%. Round two is underway this morning at the PGA Championship at Arana Mink in Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia, golf second major championship of the year. Seven golfers are tied for the lead after round one at three under par, including defending champion Scotty Scheffler.

[Golf Commentator]

It's a really tight leaderboard. So at this point, I mean, at this moment, it's anybody's tournament. But like you said, you know, it's nice to get off to to a good start.

[Dave Anthony]

Scheffler will tee off for his second round in about a half hour. In the NHL playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference final, eliminating Anaheim. Montreal took a 32 series lead over Buffalo. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX news.

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