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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: No Decision From President Trump Yet on Potential Iran Ceasefire Extension
Date: May 29, 2026
Host: Tom Brigatte, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of major national news developments. Its main focus is the ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s decision on a potential Iran ceasefire extension, but it also covers other headlines including congressional hearings involving Pam Bondi, judicial rulings on the Kennedy Center renaming, escalating ICE-related protests and hunger strikes in the Northeast, and major legislative steps regarding ICE cooperation in New York.

Key Discussion Points

1. President Trump and Iran Ceasefire Decision

Report by Peter Doocy from the White House
- President Trump has not yet made a final decision on a peace deal or ceasefire extension with Iran.
- Trump’s terms, many familiar from previous negotiations, were outlined on Truth Social:
  - Hormuz Strait must immediately open, with no tolls.
  - Ships detained in the strait due to the U.S. naval blockade are allowed to leave.
  - All “enriched materials” (nuclear dust) must be dug up and destroyed by the U.S., Iran, and the IAEA.
  - No money will be exchanged “until further notice.”
  - “So far so good for experts,” according to Doocy.
- Notable Quote:
  - Peter Doocy:
    
    “President Trump has a lot to consider. We know that he laid out though the main points that he is thinking about in a very long truth social post.” [00:14]
- Timestamps:
  - Iran discussion: [00:03] – [00:54]

2. Pam Bondi Testifies on the Epstein Files

Report by David Spunt
- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in a closed-door hearing regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The session lasted about 3.5 hours; Bondi has ongoing health issues (bandage on throat, recovering from thyroid cancer).
- The interview was not under oath or videotaped.
- Bondi was fired a month before after about 14 months in office, having dealt continually with the Epstein matter.
- The DOJ closed the Epstein case last July, subsequently releasing millions of pages of documents but no definitive client list.
- Notable Quote:
  - David Spunt:
    
    “From the moment she came into office, the Jeffrey Epstein files were a recurring problem she just could not escape.” [01:20]
- Timestamps:
  - Bondi/Epstein segment: [00:54] – [01:46]

3. Status and Protest of ICE Detention Centers

Coverage on protests at Delaney Hall, Newark
- Anti-ICE demonstrators are protesting conditions outside an immigration detention facility.
- Some protesters are under investigation after one was caught on video issuing death threats against an ICE agent and his family.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill responded by announcing a “peaceful, protected protest zone.”
- The protest was sparked by detainee hunger strikes over alleged deplorable conditions.
- Notable Quote:
  - Gov. Mikie Sherrill:
    
    “New Jersey law enforcement is today establishing a peaceful, protected protest zone in the area right outside Delaney Hall.” [02:55]
- Timestamps:
  - ICE protest coverage: [02:36] – [03:05]

4. Legislative Update: New York’s Response to ICE

Report by Tanya J. Powers
- NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill restricting local cooperation with ICE agents.
- Law includes:
  - Ban on law enforcement masks.
  - Guarantee of constitutional right to go to court if ICE violates rights.
- Pushback from NY law enforcement; possible legal action pending.
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced similar protections, barring ICE from certain public institutions.
- Notable Quote:
  - Gov. Kathy Hochul:
    
    “We are banning masks for all law enforcement in the state of New York next. We are also making sure that people have a constitutional right to go to court if the federal government ICE agents have violated their rights.” [03:15]
- Timestamps:
  - New York legislation: [03:05] – [03:55]

5. Kennedy Center Naming Controversy

Report by Jared Halperin
- Federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board overstepped by adding President Trump’s name without congressional approval.
- The ruling states all renaming must get Congress's OK.
- The judge also blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations (pending likely appeal).
- Notable Quote:
  - Jared Halperin:
    
    “A federal judge rules by unilaterally adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, the board overstepped its bounds." [02:09]
- Timestamps:
  - Kennedy Center Decision: [02:09] – [02:36]

Memorable Moments & Quotes

Peter Doocy on Trump’s Iran demands:
“Hormuz Strait must immediately open. No tolls. Ships caught in the strait due to our amazing and unprecedented naval blockade which will now be lifted, may start the process of heading home.” [00:20]
David Spunt on Pam Bondi:
“The Jeffrey Epstein files were a recurring problem she just could not escape.” [01:20]
Gov. Mikie Sherrill on protest safety:
“Establishing a peaceful, protected protest zone in the area right outside Delaney Hall.” [02:55]
Governor Hochul on rights protections:
“We are also making sure that people have a constitutional right to go to court if the federal government ICE agents have violated their rights.” [03:15]
Jared Halperin on Kennedy Center:
“A federal judge rules by unilaterally adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, the board overstepped its bounds.” [02:09]

Closing

This Fox News Hourly Update offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of rapidly evolving stories on U.S.–Iran relations, high-profile congressional investigations, immigration policy showdowns, and judicial interventions. It underscores the continued divisions and debate around presidential decisions, transparency in government, and federal versus state authority on immigration.

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Still waiting. I'm Tom Brigatte, Fox News. President Trump has yet to make a final determination on a peace deal with Iran. Several of his demands sound very familiar. Fox's Peter Doocy is at the White House.
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President Trump has a lot to consider. We know that he laid out though the main points that he is thinking about in a very long truth social post. But these are the highlighted bullets. My highlights, the Hormuz Strait must immediately open. No tolls. Ships caught in the strait due to our amazing and unprecedented naval blockade which will now be lifted, may start the process of heading home. Enriched materials sometimes referred to as nuclear dust will be unearthed by the United States in close coordination in conjunction with the Islamic Republic of Iran, plus the International Atomic Energy Agency, and destroyed. No money will be exchanged until further notice. And with that, so far so good for experts.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in a closed door hearing over her handling of the Epstein files. Fox's David Spunt with the latest.
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She left after about three and a half hours of questions from Democrats and the sole Republican, James Comer. Ms. Bondi was seen entering the building with a bandage on her throat. She's recovering from thyroid cancer. Now, the transcribed interview took place behind closed doors. She was not under oath. This was not a deposition. It was not videotaped. She was fired from her position as attorney general early last month. She was on the job job for about 14 months. And from the moment she came into office, the Jeffrey Epstein files were a recurring problem she just could not escape. Last July, the DOJ put out a memo announcing the Epstein case would essentially be closed in the following months. The DOJ eventually under pressure, released millions of pages of documents but no definitive so called client list.
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Some Epstein survivors were at the hearing today, pressing government officials to do more in the investigation. Records on Wall street today for all three indices, the dow up 363 points. America's listening for FOX News. A judge orders President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center. Fox's Jared Halperin reports the Kennedy center
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board overstepped its bounds. A federal judge rules by unilaterally adding President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center. Judge Christopher Cooper says the formal renaming of the Kennedy center in honor of President Trump must get congressional approval. Separately, the judge is preventing temporarily the administration from closing the Kennedy center for two years for major renovations. Both issues are likely to be appealed at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News.
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Anti ICE demonstrators continue their protest in front of an illegal immigration detention center in Newark Some of the protesters are now under investigation after shouting threats at agents. One video captures the suspect saying he was going to kill an agent and his family. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill, who supports the demonstrators on her solution to the
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chaos, New Jersey law enforcement is today establishing a peaceful, protected protest zone in the area right outside Delaney Hall.
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The protest began Wednesday after detainees said they were going on a hunger strike over what they say are deplorable conditions. New York's governor has signed a bill into law limiting cooperation with ice.
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The bill, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, restricts local from cooperating with ICE agents. And that's not all. We are banning masks for all law enforcement in the state of New York next. We are also making sure that people have a constitutional right to go to court if the federal government ICE agents have violated their rights. Some New York law enforcement officials object to the bill and have threatened legal action. The announcement comes a day after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, also a Democrat, outlined new guidance that includes barring ICE access to certain parts of schools, childcare providers, health care facilities and places of worship. In New York, Tanya JJ. Powers, Fox News.
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I'm Tom Brigatti. This is.