8AM ET 05/24/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 05/24/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: May 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a fast-paced update on overnight events and breaking news, highlighting major national and international developments. Coverage centers on a shooting outside the White House, the announcement of a proposed US-Iran peace deal, a deadly bombing in Pakistan, a shooting in Texas, and sports highlights ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. Shooting Outside the White House

• [00:03–00:36]
• Incident:
  • Gunman opened fire outside a White House checkpoint after 6pm yesterday.
  • Secret Service shot the gunman; he later died in the hospital.
  • A bystander was critically wounded in the crossfire.
  • The gunman was identified as Nasir Best of Maryland, with a documented history of mental illness and prior arrests.
  • “The FBI is investigating after the Secret Service shot and killed a man who they say fired shots towards the White House. … The 21 year old gunman never got inside the perimeter of the White House and President Trump was not hurt.” —Chanley Painter, 00:15
• Aftermath:
  • President Trump was confirmed unharmed.
  • The gunman had a restraining order requiring him to stay away from the White House.

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2. US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement

• [00:36–01:39]
• Context:
  • President Trump to announce a “new peace deal” aiming to end the war with Iran.
  • Details provided by Trey Yinks reporting from Tel Aviv.
  • Regional source: Deal includes US forces staying close to Iran for 30 days, signaling “the military option remains on the table.”
  • “Iran will receive oil sanctions waivers … frozen funds and assets released worth billions of dollars.” —Trey Yinks, 01:15
  • Saturday: President Trump held a multi-nation call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Pakistan, aiming at a broader understanding.
  • Regional diplomat’s assessment: “The call was very positive. Good progress is being made.” —Trey Yinks, 01:35
  • Iran has not yet confirmed any agreement.
  • The deal reportedly includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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3. Pakistan Bombing

• [02:39–03:18]
• Incident:
  • The Balak Liberation Army (BLA), seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government, claims responsibility for a bomb blast near a railway track in Quetta.
  • At least 23 killed and over 70 injured (20 critically) when a device detonated as a passenger train carrying security personnel passed by.
  • “Although Pakistani authorities say they have quelled the insurgency, violence does continue …” —Rochester, 02:56

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4. Shooting in New Caney, Texas

• [03:18–03:47]
• Details:
  • Active shooter event late last night in Montgomery County.
  • Two people shot and hospitalized with minor injuries; one victim is a neighbor of the suspect.
  • Suspect, a 60-year-old man, surrendered about an hour after police arrived.
  • Quote: “After officers arrived, our SWAT team was called.” —County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle, 03:26

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5. Indianapolis 500 Sporting Preview

• [03:47–04:33]
• Highlights:
  • 110th Indy 500—world’s largest single-day sporting event—takes place today.
  • 2025 champion Alex Pillow starts from pole, aiming for a back-to-back win.
  • Alexander Rossi in second, despite a recent crash in practice.
  • Notable entry: Catherine Legg, 45, first female and oldest driver attempting to race the Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600 in the same day.
  • “Over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans getting into position in Indianapolis …” —Jeff Manasso, 03:52

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “[The] 21-year-old gunman never got inside the perimeter of the White House and President Trump was not hurt.”
  —Chanley Painter, 00:26

• “The deal states that US forces will stay in the proximity of Iran for 30 days. … Iran will receive oil sanctions waivers. Iran will also have frozen funds and assets released worth billions of dollars.”
  —Trey Yinks, 01:05–01:15

• “The call was very positive. Good progress is being made.”
  —Trey Yinks quoting a regional diplomat, 01:38

• “We were told that there were multiple victims.”
  —County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle, 03:21

• “Over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans getting into position in Indianapolis for the 110th running of the Indy 500.”
  —Jeff Manasso, 03:52

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 — Shooting outside the White House
• 00:36 — Peace deal with Iran announced
• 02:39 — Pakistan bombing near Quetta
• 03:18 — Texas active shooter situation
• 03:52 — Indy 500 preview and racing insights

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Summary

This edition delivers high-impact updates on breaking security events in Washington and Pakistan, significant diplomatic moves in the Middle East, local crime in Texas, and a celebratory preview of the Indy 500. The concise, urgent tone conveys the seriousness and scope of each story, providing listeners with a clear, informative snapshot of the morning’s top news.

Transcript

[Rochester]

Gunfire outside the White House. I'm Rochester and Fox News. A gunman opened fire outside the White House yesterday evening. Secret Service agents shot him and he died after being taken to the hospital. He was Fox's Chanley Painter.

[Chanley Painter]

The FBI is investigating after the Secret Service shot and killed a man who they say fired shots towards the White House. It happened outside of a checkpoint shortly after 6pm A bystander was also struck in the exchange of gunfire. Officials say the 21 year old gunman never got inside the perimeter of the White House and President Trump was not hurt.

[Rochester]

The gunman, identified as Nasir Best of Maryland, who Fox confirms had a history of mental illness and at least two prior arrests. And in order to stay away from the White House, a bystander caught in the crossfire reported to be in critical condition. President Trump stating that he will be announcing a new peace deal in hopes of putting an end to the war with Iran. Here's Fox's Trey Yinks in Tel Aviv, Israel.

[Trey Yinks]

A regional source who has reviewed the agreement told Fox News the deal states that US forces will stay in the proximity of Iran for 30 days. The context here is that it signals to Iran the military option remains on the table if nuclear issues aren't resolved or the interim agreement is violated. The source added that as part of the deal, Iran will receive oil sanctions waivers. Iran will also have frozen funds and assets released worth billions of dollars. On Saturday, President Trump held a call that included leaders from Saudi Arabia, President Qatar, the uae, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Pakistan aimed at reaching a broader understanding. A separate regional diplomat told Fox News the call was very positive. Good progress is being made.

[Rochester]

Iran has not confirmed this and the president has previously predicted progress in negotiations. That didn't happen. President says the deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Rochester]

the Atlog Balak Liberation army, or BLA, which demands independence from Pakistan's central government, has claimed responsibility for a powerful bomb explosion near a railway track in southern Pakistan. The device exploded as a passenger train carrying security personnel passed through the city of Quetta today. Officials say at least 23 people were killed and over 70 wounded, 20 critically. Although Pakistani authorities say they have quelled the insurgency, violence does continue in law enforcement, securing an active shooting scene in New Caney, Texas last night. Here's fox's Chris Demayer with a report.

[Chris DeMaio]

Police in Montgomery county say two people were shot.

[County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle]

We were told that there were multiple victims.

[Chris DeMaio]

There's active shots being being fired.

[County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle]

After officers arrived, our SWAT team was called.

[Chris DeMaio]

County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle says the victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. There's no word on a motive. Police say one of the victims is a neighbor of the suspect. The suspect is a 60 year old man who surrendered to police about an hour after the incident began. Chris DeMaio, Fox News the greatest spectacle

[Rochester]

in racing begins today at the Indianapolis motor speedway. Here's Fox's Jeff Manasso.

[Jeff Manasso]

Over 30 drivers and hundreds of thousands of fans getting into position in Indianapolis for the 110th running of the Indy 500, the largest single sporting event in the world. With defending 2025 champion Alex Pillow securing the pole position at Indy today, chasing a rare back to back victory. Alexander Rossi in the second spot following a crash during practice on turn two at Indy last week. Starting 26th, 45 year old Catherine Legg, the first female and oldest driver to attempt a double racing the Indy 500, getting on a jet and racing the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte. Jeff Manasso, Fox News I'm Roger Stern

[Rochester]

and this is FOX News.

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