8PM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a concise, high-level summary of key developments both in the U.S. and abroad as covered by the Fox News team. Major topics include escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, high-level diplomatic relations with the Vatican, proposed immigration policy changes in New York, an update on anti-Semitic incidents in London, legal news from the entertainment world, and a criminal case involving rapper Kodak Black.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

• Incident Reported: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Iranian forces launched what was described as "unprovoked attacks" on U.S. ships during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Details: The attack utilized "multiple missiles, drones, and small boats" and targeted the USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason. (Ashley Webster, 00:14)
  • This significant escalation was met with a response from the U.S., though details of the countermeasures were not provided.
• Presidential Reaction: President Trump, in a call with ABC News, labeled the U.S. response as "a love tap" and asserted that the ceasefire with Iran “is still in effect.” (Lisa Licera paraphrasing Trump, 00:35)

2. U.S. Diplomacy & Vatican Relations

• Secretary of State Visit: Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican for a session exceeding two hours. The backdrop included Trump’s public criticism of the Pope's comments on the Iran conflict.
  • Vatican’s Statement: Focused on the “exchange of views on the regional and international situation.”
  • U.S. State Department's Position: Emphasized the "strong relationship" between Washington and the Vatican. (Unidentified Fox News Correspondent, 00:52)
• Unresolved Issues: Unclear if Secretary Rubio managed to mend relations during the meeting.

3. Immigration Enforcement Debate in New York

• Policy Proposal: Governor Kathy Hochul expressed intentions to restrict ICE operations in the state.
  • Would bar state/local law enforcement from agreements with ICE or acting as federal immigration agents.
  • ICE would need a warrant to enter sensitive locations like schools or hospitals.
• Criticism: Tom Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, blasted the proposal:

  "So rather than one agent taking the custody of one bad guy in the safety and security of a jail...she's going to allow him to be released back in the street..."
  (Tom Homan on The Will Cain Show, 01:23–01:34)

4. Rising Anti-Semitic Attacks in London

• Arrest Updates: Following an attempted arson at a London synagogue in April, a 19-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, and a 45-year-old man have been arrested.
• Law Enforcement Response: London police established a "specialist Jewish protection team" to respond to a surge in hostile threats, with nearly 30 arrests since March.
  • Quote: "A specialist Jewish protection team has been set up to combat what the police commissioner calls sustained threats from hostile actors."
    (Jonathan Savage, 02:35–03:08)

5. Additional Headlines & Crime Reports

• Security Concern: A man was arrested for weapons possession after allegedly threatening former Prince Andrew near his home. Police are investigating and details about the weapon are pending. (Lisa Licera, 03:08)

• Entertainment Lawsuit: Actress Koreanka Kilcher filed a suit against James Cameron and Disney, alleging they used her facial features as the basis for the character Neytiri in "Avatar" without her consent.

  • Quote: "...claims Cameron used a photo of her as Pocahontas in the New World as inspiration for the character, later played by Zoe Saldana."
    (Michelle Palino, 03:33)

• Kodak Black Legal Case: The rapper has pleaded not guilty to a drug trafficking charge following an arrest in Orlando, Florida last December. His attorney claims the case is weak and vows to contest it in court. (Michelle Palino, 03:59)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Iran Tensions:

  "The US response was a love tap and said the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect."
  (Paraphrased by Lisa Licera, 00:35)

• Tom Homan on ICE Proposal:

  "...she's going to allow him to be released back in the street..."
  (01:34, The Will Cain Show)

• Jonathan Savage on London Attacks:

  "A specialist Jewish protection team has been set up to combat what the police commissioner calls sustained threats from hostile actors."
  (02:54)

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Timeline of Major Segments

• 00:03 — U.S.–Iran Strait of Hormuz incident: attack and U.S. response.
• 00:35 — Diplomatic context: Trump, Rubio, Vatican.
• 01:15 — New York vs. ICE debate and Tom Homan’s critique.
• 02:31 — Update on anti-Semitic attacks and arrests in London.
• 03:08 — Threat to former Prince Andrew; legal and celebrity news.
• 03:33 — Lawsuit against James Cameron/Disney over "Avatar."
• 03:59 — Kodak Black enters a not guilty plea on drug trafficking charges.

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update efficiently covers a range of crucial headlines for May 7, 2026, from international security events to domestic policy debate and criminal justice updates. The newscast highlights escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, evolving partnerships at the Vatican, divisive immigration enforcement proposals in New York, rising anti-Semitism in London, a high-profile Hollywood lawsuit, and developments in the rap world’s legal troubles. The tone is direct and urgent, providing clear attributions and a rapid overview characteristic of Fox News’ hourly casts.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

Strikes intercepted. I'm Lisa licera, Fox News. U.S. central Command says Iran launched what it called unprovoked attacks on US Ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the US Responded.

[Ashley Webster]

The Iranian attack came as US Navy destroyers were crossing the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman. A CENTCOM statement saying in part quote, iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta and US USS Mason transited the international sea passage talks.

[Lisa Licera]

Is Ashley Webster in Tel Aviv. President Trump on a phone call with ABC News called the US Response a love tap and said the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV today at the Vatican. This coming after President Trump has been critical of Leo's comments on the conflict in Iran.

[Unidentified Fox News Correspondent]

The preplanned visit lasted more than two hours, but it's unclear how much of that was spent with the pontiff and if the president's top diplomat was able to mend relations. A readout from the Vatican reveals there was an exchange of views on the regional and international situation while the State Department highlighted the quote, strong relationship between Washington and the Vatican.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Aisa Hasni borders are Tom Homan blasting New York Governor Kathy Hochul after she said she will move to restrict ICE operations in the state.

[Ashley Webster]

So rather than one agent taking the custody of one bad guy in the safety and security of a jail, which is safer for the officer, safer for the alien and safer the community, she's going to allow him to be released

[Lisa Licera]

back in the street on Fox's TheWill Cain Show. The proposals, which are not yet finalized, would bar state and local law enforcement from entering into agreements with ICE or acting as civil immigration agents. It would also deny ICE from entering sensitive locations like schools or hospitals without a warrant. America is listening to Fox News.

[Brian Kilmeade]

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[Lisa Licera]

Another arrest in the United Kingdom after attacks on the Jewish community in London.

[Jonathan Savage]

A 19 year old man's been arrested over an attempted arson attack on London synagogue last month. No damage was caused in the incident and no injuries reported. Within hours, a 38 year old woman and a 45 year old man were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger Life. Since March, 30 people have been arrested after a series of attacks on Jewish sites. In London, a specialist Jewish protection team has been set up to combat what the police commissioner calls sustained threats from hostile actors. In London, Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Lisa Licera]

The man arrested last night on suspicion of weapons possession after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking his dogs near his home. The suspect was being held for questioning. Police didn't identify what type of weapon was involved. A lawsuit against James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company claims Cameron used the facial features of a then 14 year old actress as the basis for the Avatar character Neytiri.

[Michelle Palino]

The suit filed this week by actress Koreanka Kilcher, claims Cameron used a photo of her as Pocahontas in the New World as inspiration for the character, later played by Zoe Saldana. The complaint includes excerpts from interviews with Cameron and members of his production team that allegedly describe her likeness as inspiration for the fictional character. Representatives for Cameron and the Walt Disney Company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Michelle Palino Rapper Kodak Black has entered a not guilty plea after being arrested on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida. The rapper, real name Bill Capri, was arrested after an encounter with police in Orlando in December when officers were called to a neighborhood after people reported hearing gunshots. Black's attorney tells TMZ they will fight the charge, which he says has a weak legal base. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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