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Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: President Trump Claims He Was "Undefeated" in Tuesday's Primaries
Date: May 20, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
This episode provides a comprehensive update on President Trump’s claims of primary victory, political developments in Kentucky, U.S. foreign policy challenges involving Iran, Russia, and China, and economic updates, including market performance and energy news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

President Trump’s “Undefeated” Primary Backing

Claim of Primary Success
- President Trump announced that all 37 Republican primary candidates he endorsed across six states were victorious.
- Ed Gallerine’s notable victory over incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky is highlighted.
  - Quote: “He says he was undefeated.” – Dave Anthony (00:03)
  - Quote: “I know how to win. Some of them don't know how to win. I know how to win. I think I've proven that, haven't I?” – President Trump (00:07)
Reactions in Kentucky
- Ed Gallerine (“my focus is on advancing the president's and the party's agenda to put America first in Kentucky always.” – 00:26) is positioned as a strong Trump ally.
- Thomas Massie, after losing, remarks to supporters:
  
  “You all don't like bullies and you don't tolerate them, and I love you for it.” – Massie (00:38)

Andy Barr’s Senate Nomination and the McConnell Seat

Rep. Andy Barr, another Trump-backed candidate, wins his primary for retiring Senator Mitch McConnell’s seat.
- Barr publicly thanks Trump: “Thank you, Mr. President, for your powerful support.” – Andy Barr (00:54)
Barr will face Democrat Charles Booker, known for a previous close race against Rand Paul.

President Trump & Iran Conflict Developments

Before departing to address cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Connecticut), Trump fielded questions on Iran.
On diplomacy and military action:

“We'd have to open the strait, that would open immediately. So we're going to give this one shot. I'm in no hurry.” – President Trump (01:16)
Fox News notes Trump delayed bombing Iran as nuclear talks continue. Iran threatens to widen the conflict if attacked further.

Russia & China Condemn U.S. Nuclear Policy

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin release a joint statement criticizing the U.S. policy as “irresponsible” and object to the U.S. missile defense program and the end of the previous U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty.
- “The United States says a new treaty must include China as well.” – Jonathan Savage (01:58)

Economic & Energy Updates

Market Watch:
- Dow down 6 points, Nasdaq up 108, S&P 500 up 17.
- Oil down over 2% to under $102/barrel, but U.S. average pump price rises to $4.55/gallon.
Energy Secretary on Oil Shipping Alternatives
- Chris Wright outlines international responses to Iran conflict disruptions:
  - UAE doubling pipeline capacity.
  - Saudi Arabia planning pipeline expansions.
  - Possibility of pipelines to Red Sea, Jordan, and Israel.
- “We can build a pipeline to the Red Sea and Jordan. You could see a pipeline built to Israel.” – Chris Wright (02:32)

U.S. Policy on Cuba and Raul Castro Indictment

U.S. blocks oil shipping to Cuba, imposing tariffs to pressure countries supplying the island.
Exclusive: U.S. set to indict 94-year-old Raul Castro for the 1996 shoot-down of “Brothers to the Rescue” planes, resulting in three American deaths.
- “Federal prosecutors are expected to unseal that indictment accusing...Raul Castro, of directly playing a role in that deadly attack.” – Dana Marie McNichol (03:02)

Notable Sports Highlight

NBA Playoffs update:
- Spurs beat Thunder in double OT in the West finals opener.
- Knicks rally from 22 down to defeat Cavaliers in East finals opener.

Timestamps for Key Segments

Trump Claims Undefeated Primary Record: 00:03 – 00:26
Kentucky Primary Fallout & Massie’s Response: 00:26 – 00:44
Andy Barr/McConnell Seat & Charles Booker: 00:44 – 01:04
Trump on Iran & Nuclear Talks: 01:04 – 01:22
Russia, China, and U.S. Nuclear Policy Tensions: 01:36 – 01:58
Markets, Oil, and Gas Prices: 01:58 – 02:32
Global Oil Shipping Alternatives: 02:32 – 02:51
U.S. Actions Against Cuba & Raul Castro: 02:51 – 03:39
NBA Playoffs Recap: 03:39 – End

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump:

“I know how to win. Some of them don't know how to win. I know how to win. I think I've proven that, haven't I?” (00:07)
“We'd have to open the strait, that would open immediately. So we're going to give this one shot. I'm in no hurry.” (01:16)
Rep. Thomas Massie:

“You all don't like bullies and you don't tolerate them, and I love you for it.” (00:38)
Andy Barr:

“Thank you, Mr. President, for your powerful support.” (00:54)
Chris Wright, Energy Secretary:

“We can build a pipeline to the Red Sea and Jordan. You could see a pipeline built to Israel.” (02:32)
Dana Marie McNichol:

“Federal prosecutors are expected to unseal that indictment accusing...Raul Castro, of directly playing a role in that deadly attack.” (03:02)

Summary & Takeaways

This Fox News Hourly Update episode delivers a fast-paced overview of key national and international news: President Trump’s claims of political dominance in Republican primaries, the shakeup in Kentucky GOP politics, major foreign policy conflicts with Iran, Russia, and China, economic pressures from energy markets, and new U.S. legal actions on Cuba. Listeners are kept current on high-stakes events shaping both American politics and global affairs, with an added touch from the latest sports triumphs.

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[00:03]
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He says he was undefeated. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.
[00:08]
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I know how to win. Some of them don't know how to win. I know how to win. I think I've proven that, haven't I?
[00:14]
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President Trump a short time ago after posting on truth social All 37 primary candidates he backed in six states yesterday, one including Ed Gallerine, who defeated Republican Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky.
[00:27]
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Now my focus is on advancing the president's and the party's agenda to put
[00:31]
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America first in Kentucky always. Massie opposes the president's handling of Iran and did not back the big beautiful bill the rest of Republicans passed last year and told his supporters in defeat, you all don't like bullies and you don't tolerate them and I love you for it.
[00:45]
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Another Trump back candidate had a big night last night. Congressman Andy Barr easily won his primary to be the Republican Senate nominee. This is the race to replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who's retiring.
[00:55]
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Thank you, Mr. President, for your powerful support.
[00:58]
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Barr is going to face off against Democrat Charles Booker, who ran for Senate before but lost to Rand Paul just years ago.
[01:04]
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That's fox's Mark Meredith in Lexington. The president spoke before getting on Air Force One, which just took off for Connecticut, where next hour the commander in chief will address cadets at the U.S. coast Guard Academy commencement. Reporters asked him about the Iran conflicts.
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We'd have to open the strait that would open immediately. So we're going to give this one shot. I'm in no hurry.
[01:22]
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As nuclear talks continue after the president on Monday delayed resuming bombing Iran, which issued a warning today if the military attacks continue, they'll spread the conflict beyond the region. Two other U.S. adversaries, Russia and China, got together in base.
[01:36]
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have issued a joint statement calling the Trump administration's nuclear policy irresponsible. They're not happy at the expiration last year of the last treaty limiting American and Russian nuclear weapons. The United States says a new treaty must include China as well. There's also criticism for the proposed US Golden Dome anti missile system.
[01:58]
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Jonathan Savage, America's listening to Fox. Turning to Wall street, the Dow down six points so far this morning, but the D nasdaq is gaining 108. The S&P 500 adding 17 points. Price of oils down more than 2%. WTI back just under $102 a barrel. But at the gas pump, another 2 cent rise. AAA's national average for regular now $4.55 per gallon. And also Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells Fox as the oil and other shipping remains stifled by the Iran conflict. There are alternatives being worked on the
[02:32]
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United Arab Emirates, one of the exporters through the straits. They are already launching a project to double their pipeline capacity to the Saudis have talked about it, I'm sure will massively increase the capacity of their east west pipeline. We can build a pipeline to the Red Sea and Jordan. You could see a pipeline built to Israel.
[02:52]
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As the US Continues to block oil shipping to Cuba with tariff threats on countries supplying it, causing fuel shortages in that country. Sources tell FOX the US Is ready to indict an ex Cuban leader.
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The Trump administration is looking to hold 94 year old Raul Castro accountable for his connection to ordering the Cuban air force to shoot down two civilian humanitarian planes belonging to the nonprofit Brothers to the Rescue. The group operated search and rescue flights between Florida and Cuba to help people flee the communist regime. Four people were killed, including three U.S. citizens. Now, 30 years later, federal prosecutors are expected to unseal that indictment accusing the brother of Fidel Castro, Raul Castro, of directly playing a role in that deadly attack. Reports indicate investigators may use recorded comments and other evidence to connect him.
[03:39]
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That's Fox's Dana Marie McNichol in Miami. And the NBA playoffs came to the Western Conference finals tonight. San Antonio took the opener beating Oklahoma City in double overtime. Last night in New York, the Knicks rallied back from down 22 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening game of the east finals. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.