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Fox News Hourly Update: President Trump Returning Home From China

Date: May 15, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Anchor: Tom Graham

Episode Overview

This episode centers on President Trump’s return from a high-stakes summit in Beijing with China's President Xi Jinping. The primary focus is on updates to US-China trade agreements, expanded market access, and new business deals benefitting American industries. The episode also covers a high-profile terrorism indictment, US diplomatic developments in the Middle East, and major law enforcement news.

Key Discussion Points

1. President Trump’s Trade Summit in China

[00:03 - 00:58]

Main Theme: President Trump concludes a Beijing summit with President Xi, discussing US-China economic relations and trade.
Trade Deals:
- China agrees to increase its purchase of US agricultural products, specifically a 25 million ton per year soybean commitment through 2028.
- China commits to purchasing significant volumes of General Electric (GE) engines—between 400 and 450 units—along with 200 planes and an option for up to 750 total if satisfied with the arrangement.
Market Access:
- President Trump brought top US executives along, “throwing the Chinese off.” This reportedly accelerated negotiations, prompting President Xi to declare China will “open wider” to US goods.
Notable Quotes:
- President Trump (as recounted by the anchor): “So they're buying General Electric. So it's approximately 400, 450 engines, 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job.” [00:33]
- Reporter: “Bringing the top executives along on the trip threw the Chinese off, according to the president. It also allowed for movement now possibly to open Chinese markets to more US goods...” [00:44]

2. Terrorism Indictment: Mohamed Al Saadi

[00:58 - 01:45]

High-Profile Charges:
- Mohamed Al Saadi, identified as a “rocky national,” faces federal indictment with at least 18 terror attacks targeting US and Israeli interests overseas, notably in Europe and Canada.
- His alleged actions are connected to the war in Iran, and he faces six federal counts including providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Details from the Justice Department:
- Charges include planning, coordinating, financing, and promoting attacks since February.
- Focus on attempts to target Americans and Jews.
Notable Quotes:
- Reporter: “Al Saudi planned to kill Americans and Jews, prosecutors say.” [01:45]

3. Diplomatic Progress: Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire

[01:45 - 02:01]

Ceasefire Extension:
- Reporting confirms Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day ceasefire extension, amid talks in Washington.
- Tension context: Israeli forces against Iranian-backed militant groups in Lebanon.
Notable Mentions:
- Brief but significant update on renewed diplomatic efforts in the region.

4. National Police Week and Officer Deaths

[02:13 - 02:58]

VP J.D. Vance’s Address:
- Vice President Vance speaks at the 45th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service.
- He honors officers who died in the line of duty, emphasizing their bravery and commitment.
- Notes that in 2025, police deaths hit their lowest in 80 years.
Calls for Support:
- Vance voices strong support for law enforcement and a call to prevent policies that endanger police.
Notable Quotes:
- Vance: “All three of these officers, Detective Baker, Detective Immanizer and Detective Sergeant Becker, gave their lives confronting evil without hesitation.” [02:32]
- Vance: “We will never again let policymakers in the building behind us allow violent criminals to tee off on our police officers.” [02:50]
- Reporter: “He praised members of law enforcement for running toward danger to protect us.” [02:58]

5. Venezuelan Gang Leader Extradited

[03:04 - 03:44]

DOJ Action:
- A leader of Venezuelan gang Trend Aragua, Jose Enrique Martinez Flores (“Chucky”), is extradited to the US and faces terrorism and drug distribution charges.
- First extradition since the gang was designated a foreign terrorist organization.
- Charges include support for the organization and distribution of cocaine and meth in the US.
- Noted for a broad range of criminal activities from drugs to prostitution and murder.
Notable Quote:
- Reporter: “Most of the TDA guys have nicknames. Jose Enrique as Martinez Flores went by the name Chucky. The allegation against him ranged from cocaine operations to prostitution and murder.” [03:20]

6. Raul Castro Indictment & Wall Street Update

[03:44 - End]

Justice Department:
- Preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro, linked to the 1990s plane shoot-down incident.
- President Trump threatens possible military action against Cuba.
Stock Market:
- “Stocks finishing deep in the red,” Dow drops 537 points.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

On US–China Trade:
- President Trump: “So it's approximately 400, 450 engines, 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job.” [00:33]
On Policing:
- VP Vance:
  - “All three of these officers...gave their lives confronting evil without hesitation.” [02:32]
  - “We will never again let policymakers...allow violent criminals to tee off on our police officers.” [02:50]
On Terrorism:
- Reporter: “Al Saudi planned to kill Americans and Jews, prosecutors say.” [01:45]
On Gang Prosecution:
- Reporter: “Jose Enrique as Martinez Flores went by the name Chucky. The allegation against him ranged from cocaine operations to prostitution and murder.” [03:20]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:03] – US-China trade summit and outcomes
[00:58] – Mohamed Al Saadi terror indictment
[01:45] – Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension
[02:13] – Vice President Vance honors law enforcement
[03:04] – Venezuelan gang leader extradition
[03:44] – Raul Castro indictment; Wall Street recap

This episode delivers a rapid-fire briefing on major international deals, significant criminal indictments, and shifting global relations, all delivered in FOX's characteristic direct, news-first style.

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Talking trade in Taiwan. I'm Tom Graham, FOX News. President Trump returning from Beijing for a summit. Following a summit with China's Xi Jinping, the leaders from the world's two largest economies. Focusing on several issues including trade.
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The president says China has agreed to buy more US agriculture and live up to the commitments to buy 25 million tons of soybeans from American farmers each year through 2028. The President on Air Force One also sang China went beyond just planes for the airline industry, buying General Elect engines.
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So they're buying General Electric. So it's approximately 400, 450 engines, 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job.
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Bringing the top executives along on the trip threw the Chinese off, according to the president. It also allowed for movement now possibly to open Chinese markets to more US Goods as the Chinese president himself said that China would open wider.
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Fox's Edward Lawrence at the White House Justice Department charging a rocky national with carrying out at least 18 terror attacks against US and Israeli groups overseas.
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Mohamed Al Saadi, making his first court appearance in federal court in Manhattan. He has been charged with coordinating terror attacks that aim to stop the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran. He faces six federal counts, including providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Now according to this federal complaint, Al Saudi is charged with planning, coordinating and financing and promoting at least 18 attacks in Europe plus two in Canada. Now, these were all attacks that were being planned since the start of the war in Iran in February. Now Al Saudi planned to kill Americans and Jews, prosecutors say.
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Fox's Brian Yen as the State Department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45 day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington. Israeli forces had been in an ongoing conflict with Iranian backed militants in Lebanon. America's listening to FOX News
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plan available as a benefit with select plans. Vice President J.D. vance addressing the 45th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill.
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National Police Week culminated with the memorial at which Vice President Vance recounted a number of incidents in which US Officers and deputies have been killed across the country.
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All three of these officers, Detective Baker, Detective Immanizer and Detective Sergeant Becker, gave their lives confronting evil without hesitation.
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He said what the country can do is work to ensure safety, noting that in 2025, the deaths of on duty law enforcement reached its lowest level in 80 years.
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We will never again let policymakers in the building behind us allow violent criminals to tee off on our police officers.
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He praised members of law enforcement for running toward danger to protect us. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.
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A key leader of a notorious Venezuelan gang is in federal custody in court today. Fox's Mike Tobin.
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He's the first person to be extradited to the US Since Trend Aragua was designated last winter as a foreign terrorist organization. As the release from the DOJ cited, he is looking at terrorism and international drug distribution charges. Specifically, the charges are material support to Trend, conspiracy to provide material support, distribution of more than 5kg of cocaine and med for the US and conspiracy to do so. Most of the TDA guys have nicknames. Jose Enrique as Martinez Flores went by the name Chucky. The allegation against him ranged from cocaine operations to prostitution and murder. He was arrested in Colombia March 31 last year and sent back to the US yesterday.
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A federal grand jury issuing a superseding indictment that lists four other suspected members of that Venezuelan gang. The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro as President Trump threatens possible military action against the communist country. And it's reportedly related to Raul Castro's involvement with the shooting down of planes back in the 1990s. On Wall street, the stocks finishing deep in the red, the dow giving up 537 points on Tom Ram living.