It's Still Just a Tentative Deal with Iran - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update: "It's Still Just a Tentative Deal with Iran"

Date: May 29, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Length: ~5 minutes (core content less)

Episode Overview

This episode gives a rapid-fire rundown of major U.S. and international news stories, with the major focus on the status of the tentative ceasefire deal between Iran and the U.S., alongside updates on a Blue Origin rocket explosion, Amtrak tunnel fire in New York, congressional scrutiny of former Attorney General Pam Bondi, military anti-drug operations with Guatemala, AI regulation debates, and a brief sports and markets update.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Iran Tentative Ceasefire Deal

[00:02 – 00:50]

Tentative 60-day Ceasefire Extension:
- The U.S. and Iran have reached a “tentative deal” that would extend the Iran ceasefire for 60 days.
- President Trump has yet to approve or sign off on the agreement.
Negotiation Dynamics:
- President Trump, in an interview with Lara Trump (to air tomorrow), characterized the talks:
  
  "That's what I do. I negotiate. They negotiate. They're very good negotiators. They're crafty. But in the end, we have all the cards."
  — President Trump, [00:13]
Key Provisions (reported from the White House):
- Shipping: The memo of understanding allows for restored shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, including Iran's removal of mines within 30 days.
- U.S. Concessions: The U.S. would lift its blockade and some sanctions, enabling Iran to sell oil.
- Nuclear Commitments: Iran would commit not to pursue a nuclear weapon.
- Unresolved Issues: The fate of Iran's current stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains undecided, to be addressed in the upcoming 60-day negotiation window.

2. Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

[00:50 – 01:15]

Incident Recap:
- A "giant orange fireball" and "monstrous explosion" occurred at Cape Canaveral during a test for Blue Origin’s unmanned Glenn rocket.
- No injuries reported; the rocket was unmanned.
Official Response:
- Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos stated: it's "too early to know the cause," and confirms intentions to rebuild.

3. NYC Amtrak Tunnel Fire

[01:15 – 01:35]

Event: An Amtrak train caught fire in a New York City tunnel, injuring five workers (two seriously) and disrupting train service.

4. Congressional Inquiry: Pam Bondi & Epstein Files

[01:35 – 01:54]

Hearing Format: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appears at the Capitol to answer questions on the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Bondi won't be under oath; cameras and microphones are barred.
- She was subpoenaed but had initially refused to appear; now agreeing to a transcribed interview instead.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dillon will also be at the meeting.

5. U.S. Military Operations & Drug Trafficking

[02:30 – 03:04]

Eastern Pacific and Caribbean: U.S. continues patrols eliminating suspected drug trafficking boats.
Guatemala Agreement Controversy:
- A reported agreement (NYT) to carry out joint U.S.-Guatemala military strikes on drug gangs.
- Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo says only Congress can authorize foreign soldiers; there are no plans to request such aid.
- U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified any assistance would stay within existing agreements.

6. Air Force Academy Commencement & AI in Warfare

[03:04 – 03:35]

Keynote Speaker: Vice President Vance praised the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026.
- Discussed how AI is "inevitably" transforming warfare but stressed human responsibility:
  
  "Decisions over life and death must be made by humans and not machines.”
- Expressed concern about AI taking jobs and going out of control.

7. AI Regulation Sentiment (FOX News Poll)

[03:35 – 04:13]

Nearly 80% of voters:
- Consider AI regulation "urgent."
- Prioritize public interest over innovation.
Demographic Breakdown:
- Over half believe government and tech industry should be responsible for regulation.
- Younger voters (<30): Less favorable toward regulation than those 65+.
- Partisan Split:
  - 6/10 Democrats favor international coordination.
  - 6/10 Republicans prioritize acting independently.
  - Independents are divided.

8. Brief Updates: Markets, Sports

[04:13 – 04:28]

Markets: Stock futures are up; Dow and Nasdaq could add to record highs.
NBA Playoffs: San Antonio forces game 7 of the Western Conference finals by defeating Oklahoma City by 27 points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Iran Negotiations:

"They're very good negotiators. They're crafty. But in the end, we have all the cards."
— President Trump, [00:13]
On AI Ethics:

"Decisions over life and death must be made by humans and not machines."
— Vice President Vance, [03:20]
On Public Attitude Toward AI Regulation:

"Nearly 80% of voters call it urgent the need for AI regulations, with 8 in 10 saying that protecting public interests should be prioritized over promoting innovation.”
— Jeff Manasso, FOX News, [03:40]

Timestamps of Key Segments

Iran Deal Overview: [00:02 – 00:50]
Blue Origin Explosion: [00:50 – 01:15]
NY Amtrak Fire: [01:15 – 01:35]
Epstein Files/Bondi Hearing: [01:35 – 01:54]
Drug Operations, Guatemala: [02:30 – 03:04]
AI in Warfare/Air Force Academy: [03:04 – 03:35]
AI Regulations Poll: [03:35 – 04:13]
Markets & Sports: [04:13 – 04:28]

Summary prepared for those who want the core news and perspectives without commercial interruptions.

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It's still just a tentative deal. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. It would extend the Iran cease fire for 60 days. President Trump's yet to sign off on it. And tells Lara Trump in an interview that'll air on her show on Fox tomorrow night, that's what I do. I negotiate. They negotiate. They're very good negotiators. They're crafty. But in the end, we have all the cards. Fox's metal and Rivera is at the White House.
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The Memo of understanding states shipping will be restored in the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions. And this includes Iran removing mines from the waterway within 30 days. The US would also lift its blockade and some sanctions to allow Iran to sell oil. Iran would also commit to not pursuing a nuclear weapon. It's still unclear, though, what would happen to Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. And that's one of the issues that will continue to be hashed out within this 60 day window.
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There was a giant orange fireball in the night sky in Florida as Blue Origin was prepping for a rocket launch next week.
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When they tried to do a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida late Thursday, the rocket exploded. Sound courtesy of Spaceflight Now's YouTube page. It was a monstrous explosion, completely shrouding the 320 foot tall Glenn rocket.
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Fox says. JILL NATO the rocket's unmanned so no one was hurt. Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos says it's too early to know the cause, but they will rebuild. An Amtrak train caught fire in a tunnel in New York City early this morning. Five workers were hurt too seriously, disrupting train service. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is at the Capitol now to answer House committee's questions in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Cameras and microphones. Microphones will not be allowed and Bondi will not be under oath. Bondi was subpoenaed to appear while she led the doj, but she refused. Bondi did, however, agree to sit for this transcribed interview. She is expected to be at the meeting with Assistant U.S. attorney General Harmeet Dillon.
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the US military keeps patrolling the eastern Pacific and Caribbean in an operation that's blown up dozens of suspected drug trafficking
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boats, the New York Times reports there's an agreement to carry out joint military strikes on drug gangs in Guatemala. President Bernardo Arevalo says only Congress can authorize foreign soldiers on Guatemalan soil, and there are no plans to request that. Aravalo and his defense minister spoke with US War Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. He says a request for military assistance with anti drug trafficking operations is within the framework of existing agreements, including access to equipment, training and experts. Chris Foster, FOX News Vice President Vance
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went to Colorado congratulating the class of 26 at the US Air Force Academy. So impressed am I with this group. And in his commencement address, Vance told the graduates, AI will inevitably change warfare. And of course, as you've learned over the last four years, it already has. But the vice president also told them there are limits to artificial intelligence. Decisions over life and death must be made by humans and not machines. But there's a growing concern about AI, from taking away jobs to going out of control.
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Nearly 80% of voters call it urgent the need for AI regulations, with 8 in 10 saying that protecting public interests should be prioritized over promoting innovation, with more than half, according to the latest FOX News poll, saying the responsibility falls on the government and the tech industry. Younger voters under 30 favor AI regulations less than voters 65 and older, with a Fox News poll showing that 6 in 10 Democrats favor coordinating AI regulations with other countries. Six in 10 Republicans favor acting independently. Independents are evenly split. Jeff Manasso, FOX News On Wall street,
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stock futures are rising. Still, Dow and the Nasdaq could add to record highs yesterday in the NBA playoffs. San Antonio forced a Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, blowing out Oklahoma City by 27 points. They'll play tomorrow night. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX news.
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