8AM ET 05/21/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 05/21/2026

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This episode delivers succinct, breaking news on pressing international affairs, economic developments, legal action against global figures, domestic incidents related to political tensions, and cultural moments. Key topics include Iran’s escalated nuclear stance, declining support for US military action, US-Cuba tensions, controversial Israeli actions toward pro-Gaza activists, economic signals tied to Walmart and Wall Street, the end of a historic American beer, and the latest in the NBA playoffs.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Iran's Hardline Position and US Warnings

• Nuclear Negotiations:
  Aisha Hosny updates on Iran’s unwavering policy to keep enriched uranium inside the country, an enduring stance from the country’s leadership that is hindering diplomatic progress. (00:11)

  “The supreme leader of Iran is saying that the enriched uranium inside the country must stay inside of Iran. This is a position they've held since the very beginning of all of these negotiations and they're not budging…” – Aisha Hosny (00:11)

• US Response & Ceasefire Warning:
  President Trump is “still hoping” for a deal but threatens to abandon the existing six-week ceasefire and resume military strikes if Iran’s response is unsatisfactory. (00:34)

  “…he’s warning that he’s willing to ditch this six week cease fire and resume strikes if they give him the wrong answer.” – Aisha Hosny (00:34)

American Public Sentiment and Domestic Impacts

• Public Opinion Polls:
  Dave Anthony cites a new Fox News poll:

  • 60% of Americans now oppose US military action in Iran.
  • Half of Americans view rising gas prices as a major problem. (00:43)

• Economic Consequences:
  Walmart issues a “worse than expected financial forecast” attributed to these rising gas prices. (00:50)

• Presidential Approval:
  Trump’s approval rating falls to 39%. (00:53)

  “Trump approval has dropped just 39%. Like the overall job the president is doing.” – Dave Anthony (00:53)

Violent Political Tensions in the US

• Assault of Trump Supporter:
  High-profile attack in California outside the so-called “Trump House,” notable for its excessive memorabilia. Owner is in critical condition, and a suspect is in custody. (01:00)

  “The Escondido home has so many Trump flags and memorabilia it's referred to by supporters and detractors alike as the Trump House. The owner in critical condition following the vicious beating outside the house.” – Dave Anthony (01:00)

US-Cuba Relations & Legal Action

• Indictment of Raul Castro:
  US Attorney General’s office intends to arrest indicted, 94-year-old Raul Castro. (01:16)
  • Madeline Rivera explains charges: conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder stemming from 90s-era events. (01:37)

  “Conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and murder... Military officials allegedly then used this intelligence to shoot down three BTTR planes.” – Madeline Rivera (01:37)

Israeli Actions Toward Pro-Gaza Activists

• Global Outcry:
  • Over 400 activists, detained while attempting to deliver aid, are shown detained and kneeling, hands tied—a video posted by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister triggers condemnation from international figures. (02:08)

  “US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called it despicable. The British foreign secretary condemned truly disgraceful.” – Jonathan Savage (02:08)

  • Itamar Ben Gvir’s statement in the video:

    “Welcome to Israel. We are the landlords.” – Itamar Ben Gvir, paraphrased by Jonathan Savage (02:22)

  • Israeli PM Netanyahu distances government from the minister’s methods, saying the treatment is not in line with “Israel’s Values.” (02:44)

Economic Update

• Stock Market Movements:
  Dow and Nasdaq surged the previous day, but markets are down in the wake of Walmart’s disappointing earnings report. (02:47)

American Beer Icon Bids Farewell

• Schlitz Beer’s Final Batch:
  Schlitz—once the top American beer brand—ceases large-scale production. The Wisconsin Brewing Company will make one last 80-barrel batch this weekend using original specifications. (03:05)

  “The beer falling out of favor in the 70s because of cost cutting measures that changed its flavor and other quality issues.” – Madeline Rivera (03:13)

NBA Playoffs Update

• Oklahoma City Thunder & League MVP:
  Shea Gilgis Alexander leads defending champs past San Antonio to tie the Western Conference final; scores 30 points and instrumental in late-game defense. (03:41)

  “Gilgis Alexander on the attack…as league MVP Shea Gilgis Alexander scored 30 points to lead the defending champion Thunder past San Antonio 122, 113…” – Dave Anthony (03:41)

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “President Trump probably won't like this…” – Dave Anthony, foreshadowing Iran’s unyielding nuclear stance (00:03)
• “The supreme leader of Iran is saying that the enriched uranium inside the country must stay inside of Iran.” – Aisha Hosny (00:11)
• “Walmart issued a worse than expected financial forecast in its earnings report this morning.” – Dave Anthony (00:50)
• “Ben GVIR taunts scores of pro Gaza activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.” – Jonathan Savage (02:21)
• “The beer falling out of favor in the 70s because of cost cutting measures that changed its flavor and other quality issues.” – Madeline Rivera (03:13)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:11 – Iran’s nuclear stand and US ceasefire ultimatum
• 00:43 – US public opinion on Iran, gas prices, Walmart forecast, Trump approval
• 01:00 – Attack outside “Trump House” in California
• 01:37 – US indictment of Raul Castro for murder and conspiracy
• 02:08 – International reaction to Israeli detention of pro-Gaza activists
• 02:47 – Wall Street update
• 03:05 – End of Schlitz beer; cultural history
• 03:41 – NBA playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio

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Tone & Language

The episode is concise, urgent, and delivers news in a matter-of-fact style, with direct attribution from reporters. It maintains FOX News’s focus on international relations, American public sentiment, and national culture.

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This summary offers a comprehensive yet quick-turn review for listeners who missed the live broadcast, spotlighting major global and domestic stories and their ripple effects.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

President Trump probably won't like this. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. The new hardline nuclear stance Iran is taking.

[Aisha Hosny]

The supreme leader of Iran is saying that the enriched uranium inside the country must stay inside of Iran. This is a position they've held since the very beginning of all of these negotiations and they're not budging on this as far as the Reuters reporting today. So we'll see how it complicates matters in these latest rounds of talk talks. The president still though hopes that Iran will come to a deal. But he's warning that he's willing to ditch this six week cease fire and resume strikes if they give him the wrong answer.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Aisha Hosny the White House. There's a new Fox News poll showing the number of Americans opposing US military action in Iran has risen to 60%. Half say rising gas prices are a major problem. And citing that concern, Walmart issued a worse than expected financial forecast in its earnings report this morning. Also in that Fox poll, Trump approval has dropped just 39%. Like the overall job the president is doing. A big time Trump supporter hospitalized in California after an attack outside his controversial house. The Escondido home has so many Trump flags and memorabilia it's referred to by supporters and detractors alike as the Trump House. The owner in critical condition following the vicious beating outside the house. Fox's Gary Baumgarten, a suspect in custody but Ral Castro is not yet the acting U.S. attorney General says they intend to arrest the now indicted 94 year old Cuban leader. Fox's Madeline Rivera details the charges.

[Madeline Rivera]

Conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and murder. A superseding indictment states Cuban intelligence agents infiltrated a humanitarian organization, Brothers to the Rescue, back in the early 90s. Military officials allegedly then used this intelligence to shoot down three BTTR planes.

[Dave Anthony]

Four people were killed. America's listening to Fox as Israel waits to possibly join the US Resuming bombing Iran. There's controversy there about something else.

[Jonathan Savage]

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called it despicable. The British foreign secretary condemned truly disgraceful. Scenes global outrage over video posted by Israel's far right National Security Minister Itamar Ben gvir. Welcome to Israel. We are the landlords. Ben GVIR taunts scores of pro Gaza activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. More than 400 were detained after trying to deliver aid to Gaza on a flotilla.

[Aisha Hosny]

Free free Palestine.

[Jonathan Savage]

This woman was forced to the floor. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said their treatment is not in line with Israel's. Values. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

On Wall street, stock futures are down after Walmart's earnings report, the day after a big surge for the Dow and the Nasdaq. Now let's take you back to the 1960s.

[Jonathan Savage]

When you're out of slits, just ask.

[Dave Anthony]

You're out of beer. Well, we're soon going to be out of beer for good. Schlitz, the latest old brand to run

[Madeline Rivera]

dry, the one time top seller, marketed as a beer that made Milwaukee famous with stories, for instance, about hundreds of barrels being sent to Chicago, which had no clean drinking water after the great Chicago Fire. The beer falling out of favor in the 70s because of cost cutting measures that changed its flavor and other quality issues. And its owner, Pabst, stopped brewing it months ago. It's given Wisconsin Brewing Company permission to brew a final 80 barrel batch this Saturday using specifications dating back to its early days. A pre order is available. Lillian Wu, FOX News in the NBA

[Dave Anthony]

playoffs, the Thunder roll Gilges Alexander on the attack Holmes back that helped seal it late for Oklahoma City and NBC as league MVP Shea Gilgis Alexander scored 30 points to lead the defending champion Thunder pass San Antonio 122, 113, tying the Western Conference final. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX NEWS.