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Fox News Hourly Update — 8PM ET 05/23/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Angelo Bavaro and correspondents)
Date: May 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers rapid-fire updates on major national and international stories as of the evening of May 23, 2026. Key topics include a security incident at the White House, breaking developments in U.S.-Iran relations, noted deaths in music and sports, the ongoing investigation into former Prince Andrew, and an alleged assassination plot against Ivanka Trump. The coverage reflects FOX News' fast-paced reporting style, focusing on concise details and up-to-the-minute developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Shooting Incident & Lockdown

[00:03] Host Angelo Bavaro opens with a FOX News alert about a security incident at the White House.
- Reports of shots fired led to a temporary lockdown.
- The “scene is now contained”; the suspect never breached the perimeter.
- Two civilians reported injured.
- The suspect was shot by the Secret Service on Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street and taken to a local hospital; condition unknown.
Memorable quote:
- “The White House lockdown has been lifted after reports of shots fired in that area... That scene is now contained.” – Angelo Bavaro ([00:03])

2. U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement Negotiations

[00:27] Correspondent Alex Hogan details U.S. efforts toward a peace agreement with Iran:
- President Trump announced on Truth Social that an agreement has been “largely negotiated.”
- High-level call at 1:00pm included leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan.
- U.S. figures involved: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Vice President J.D. Vance.
- Iran is working on a 14-clause memorandum, purportedly agreeing to end the war and commit to 30 more days of negotiation.
- Iran asserts the deal does not address U.S. nuclear capabilities—a sticking point for the administration.
Memorable quote:
- “Iran claims that the deal does not include Washington’s nuclear capabilities. However, of course, that is going to be one of the hard lines for the administration, something they have repeatedly argued is a non negotiable.” – Alex Hogan ([00:49])

3. Notable Deaths: Rob Base & Kyle Busch

[01:10] Music and sports world mournings:
- Rob Base (Robert Ginyard): Hip hop pioneer known for 1988 hit “It Takes Two.” Passed away Friday after a private cancer battle. Remembered as a Harlem legend.
- Kyle Busch: NASCAR driver, died Thursday at 41 due to severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.
Memorable quote:
- “His family confirmed he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.” – Angelo Bavaro, about Rob Base ([01:21])
- “America is listening to FOX News.” ([01:58])

4. Former Prince Andrew UK Police Investigation

[03:02] Update on allegations against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (former Prince Andrew):
- Thames Valley Police seek more witnesses, expanding probe into misconduct in public office (possibly financial or sexual offenses).
- Allegations include sharing confidential trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein during Andrew's time as a UK trade envoy.
- Recently released documents show Queen Elizabeth supported Andrew’s trade envoy role.
- He was arrested on his 66th birthday in February, released under investigation.
- Andrew denies all allegations.
Memorable quote:
- “Misconduct in public office can take different forms, including potentially financial or sexual offenses.” – Stephanie Bennett ([03:32])

5. Assassination Plot Against Ivanka Trump

[04:01] Details on an attempted assassination plot:
- A trained Iraqi national was taken into custody last week for allegedly plotting to kill Ivanka Trump, possessing a blueprint of her Florida home.
- Motivated by retaliation for the U.S. killing of Iranian military chief Qasem Soleimani.
- The suspect reportedly made a chilling statement: “We need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house.”
- Charged with multiple terrorism-related offenses; allegedly behind multiple attacks on U.S. and Jewish targets.
Memorable quote:
- “We need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house.” – Statement attributed to trafficking suspect (via Chanley Painter) ([04:16])

6. Recap of Top Story

[04:33] Angelo Bavaro summarizes:
- Shooter taken down by Secret Service after firing at the White House, lockdown now lifted.
- Suspect hospitalized, condition unknown.

Important Segment Timestamps

[00:03] – White House shooting incident & lockdown lifted
[00:27] – U.S.-Iran peace agreement negotiation updates
[01:10] – Deaths of Rob Base & Kyle Busch
[03:02] – UK investigation into former Prince Andrew
[04:01] – Details of Ivanka Trump assassination plot
[04:33] – Recap of top story: White House shooting

Notable Quotes

“The White House lockdown has been lifted after reports of shots fired in that area... That scene is now contained.” – Angelo Bavaro ([00:03])
“Iran claims that the deal does not include Washington’s nuclear capabilities. However, of course, that is going to be one of the hard lines for the administration, something they have repeatedly argued is a non negotiable.” – Alex Hogan ([00:49])
“His family confirmed he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.” – Angelo Bavaro ([01:21])
“Misconduct in public office can take different forms, including potentially financial or sexual offenses.” – Stephanie Bennett ([03:32])
“We need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house.” – Statement attributed to suspect (via Chanley Painter) ([04:16])

This episode is a rapid summary of headline stories capturing the major developments of the evening, reflecting FOX News’ brisk, information-first style.

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This is a FOX News alert. I'm Angelo Bavaro. The White House lockdown has been lifted after reports of shots fired in that area. Fox's Chad Pergrum has details from that scene that suspect never got inside the perimeter. Two civilians were injured. That scene is now contained. President Trump announcing on Truth Social that a peace agreement with Iran has been, quote, largely negotiated.
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Fox is told that a call took place today at 1pm and that was supposed to include leaders from Saudi, Qatar, the uae, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. President Trump said that he would meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and that Vice President J.D. vance was also expected to join that call. The Iranians today say that they're working on this 14 clause memorandum of understanding and under that proposal that they would reportedly agree to end the war and commit to 30 days of more negotiations. Iran claims that the deal does not include Washington's nuclear capabilities. However, of course, that is going to be one of the hard lines for the administration, something they have repeatedly argued is a non negotiable.
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That is fox's Alex Hogan. The music world this morning. Hip hop pioneer Rob Bass, who passed away Friday following a private battle with cancer. Born Robert Jinyard, the Harlem native shot to fame with the legendary 1988 crossover the anthem It Takes Two. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. And the death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has led to an outpouring of support from fans and fellow racers. He died Thursday at 41. Bush died, we know now after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis. That's according to a family statement. America is listening to FOX news.
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British police are asking for more witnesses to come forward as they continue investigating allegations against former Prince Andrew.
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Fox's Stephanie Bennett, now Thames Valley police. They provided an update this week on its investigation into the allegations of misconduct in public office by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Previously, police said they were. The former prince sent confidential trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy. Newly released government documents show Queen Elizabeth was very keen for Andrew to take that trade role. But detectives, they say they're expanding their appeal, saying misconduct in public office can take different forms, including potentially financial or sexual offenses. Officers say they're speaking to a number of witnesses calling this a serious and complex case. The former prince was arrested in February on his 66th birthday, later released under caution and further investigation.
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Andrew has denied all of those allegations. New details emerging in the assassination plot against Ivanka Trump.
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The trained Iraqi national who was taken into custody last week allegedly made a pledge to kill Ivanka and had a blueprint of her Florida home. This was in response to the killing of Iranian military chief Qasem Soleimani. A source telling the New York Post that the suspect said this, quote, we need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house. According to the doj, the terror suspect has been behind attacks on multiple US And Jewish targets. He was arrested and brought to the US to face multiple terrorism related charges.
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That is Fox's Chanley Painter. Recapping our top story now, A shooter is shot by Secret Service on Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th street after firing shots towards the White House. This evening. There was a lockdown at the White House that is now lifted. That suspect taken to a local hospital. Their condition not known. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.
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