President Trump's Visit to China Continues as CIA Director Visits Cuba

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – May 14, 2026

Episode Theme:
A fast-paced national and international news roundup highlighting President Trump’s China trip, key US-China and US-Iran developments, CIA activity in Cuba, U.S. government transparency issues, Congressional action on shutdown pay, the release of Richard Glossip, and America’s latest global rankings.

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1. President Trump’s Visit to China & Iran Tensions

Key Points:

• President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping; topics included Iran and regional security.
• Trump told Fox’s Sean Hannity that President Xi denied supplying Iran with weapons; Trump added a humorous note about diplomatic back-and-forth:

  "He joked, he said, you know, it's sort of they stopped it, then you stopped them, but they'd like to see it opened, but they actually closed it." (Chris Foster, 00:16)

• The context was Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-led Operation Epic Fury and subsequent blockade by the US of Iranian ports.
• China’s official news outlet emphasized Taiwan as the “biggest issue” between the US and China, cautioning of “confrontations if it’s not handled properly.”
• Full Trump-Hannity interview to air at 9pm ET.

Notable Quote:

"[Taiwan] is the biggest issue between the two countries and there could be confrontations if it's not handled properly." (Lisa Licera, 00:23)

Timestamps:

• Trump/Xi meeting & Iran: 00:02 - 00:23
• Strait of Hormuz & Operation Epic Fury: 00:23

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2. CIA Director in Cuba; DNI Raid Allegations

Key Points:

• CIA Director John Ratcliffe held meetings in Havana with Cuban intelligence leadership.
• The Cuban government described the talks as a chance to “present evidence that the nation poses no threat to US national security.”
• The US is extending $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba.
• Reports surfaced alleging the CIA raided the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) — regarding files on the Kennedy assassination and Project MK Ultra.
• Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna made these claims; as chair of the House Oversight Task Force on Declassifying Federal Secrets, she is considering a hearing.
• Office of the DNI and its spokeswoman, Olivia Coleman, denied the raid in a brief statement:

  "The CIA did not raid the DNI's office." (Olivia Coleman, 01:09)

Timestamps:

• CIA/Cuba meeting & aid: 00:23 – 01:09
• Alleged CIA raid & denial: 01:09 - 01:45

Notable Moment:

• Congresswoman Luna’s interest in declassification hearings on MK Ultra and Kennedy files.

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3. Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Pill

Key Points:

• The Supreme Court upheld access to mifepristone — a widely used abortion pill — through pharmacies or mail, without requiring a doctor visit, pending ongoing litigation.
• This decision maintains the status quo for the time being.

Timestamps:

• Abortion pill Supreme Court case: 01:45 – 02:04

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4. Senate Pay Withheld During Shutdowns

Key Points:

• The Senate unanimously agreed on a resolution to withhold Senators’ salaries during any future government shutdowns.
• The measure ensures senators, like other federal workers, only receive back pay after a shutdown concludes.
• The law goes into effect November 4, after the midterm elections.
• Sponsored by Louisiana Republican John Kennedy.
• The resolution covers only the Senate; the House would need to pass its own version.

Quotes:

"It directs the secretary of the Senate to withhold pay whenever a government shutdown affects one or more federal agencies." (Chris Foster, 02:04)
"Members of Congress are paid a base salary of $174,000 a year." (Lisa Licera, 02:40)

Timestamps:

• Senate shutdown pay resolution: 02:04 – 02:40

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5. Richard Glossip Released on Bond

Key Points:

• Oklahoma judge approved the release of Richard Glossip on bond ahead of a retrial in the 1997 murder of his employer.
• Glossip was nearly executed three times; the Supreme Court found the prosecution knowingly used false testimony, violating his right to a fair trial.
• Glossip must pay 10% of a $500,000 bond and avoid contact with trial witnesses.

Timestamps:

• Glossip’s release: 02:40 – 03:24

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6. US Drops in Global ‘Best Countries’ Ranking

Key Points:

• The US ranked 18th overall in the latest US News & World Report ‘Best Countries’ survey.
• Top marks: 1st in culture/tourism, 2nd in economic development.
• Weaknesses cited: Public health (33rd), infrastructure (29th), and civic health (41st).
• Switzerland is first overall, followed by Denmark and Sweden; Angola last.

Quote:

"Challenges related to public health outcomes, social cohesion and public safety particular pulled down the country's overall standing." (Gianna Jalouse, 03:24)

Timestamps:

• 'Best Countries' ranking and analysis: 03:24 – 03:54

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Memorable Quotes

• "She offered assistance and denied helping Iran with weapons. He joked, he said, you know, it's sort of they stopped it, then you stopped them, but they'd like to see it opened, but they actually closed it." (Chris Foster, 00:16)
• "The CIA did not raid the DNI's office." (Olivia Coleman, 01:09)
• "Members of Congress are paid a base salary of $174,000 a year." (Lisa Licera, 02:40)
• "Challenges related to public health outcomes, social cohesion and public safety particular pulled down the country's overall standing." (Gianna Jalouse, 03:24)

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Key Segments & Timestamps

• 00:02: President Trump’s China trip & Iran/Strait of Hormuz
• 00:23: US-China tensions over Taiwan
• 01:09: CIA/Cuban relations & DNI controversy
• 01:45: Supreme Court/abortion pill
• 02:04: Senate shutdown pay
• 02:40: Richard Glossip’s bond
• 03:24: US global rankings

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This concise, direct roundup captures shifting diplomatic currents, legal updates, government accountability, and America’s changing global identity—with straight reporting and a blend of political, legal, and social stories.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

Offering help with Iran. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. After meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, President Trump told Fox's Hannity she offered assistance and denied helping Iran with weapons. He joked, he said, you know, it's

[Chris Foster]

sort of they stopped it, then you stopped them, but they'd like to see it opened, but they actually closed it.

[Lisa Licera]

China gets a lot of oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran closed the strait after the US Launched Operation Epic Fury. The US Then blockaded Iranian port. The entire interview airs tonight at 9pm Eastern. China's official news agency put out a statement saying Taiwan is the biggest issue between the two countries and there could be confrontations if it's not handled properly. CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with his counterparts in Havana. The Cuban government said in a statement that the meeting served as a platform for Cuba to present evidence that the nation poses no threat to US national security. So far, no comment from the State department. And the US will give Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid. Office of the Director of National Intelligence disputes reports that it was raided by the CIA.

[Olivia Coleman]

A spokeswoman for the DNI's office called the account, citing allegations by Florida GOP Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna false. Luna has claimed files on the Kennedy assassination and a CIA experimentation project, MK Ultra, that studied behavior modification were taken. MK Ultra is a matter Congresswoman Luna, as chair of the House Oversight Task Force on Declassifying federal Secrets, said she would like to hold a hearing about. Spokeswoman Olivia Coleman, in her one line post on X, said the CIA did not raid the DNI's office.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Granal Scott the Supreme Court preserving access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone at pharmacies or through the mail without a doctor visit while a lawsuit plays out. America's Listening to Fox News senators agree they won't get paid during future government shutdowns.

[Chris Foster]

Senators unanimously pass a resolution to have their salaries withheld during shutdowns. It directs the secretary of the Senate to withhold pay whenever a government shutdown affects one or more federal agencies. Too long shutdowns in less than a year put financial strain on those federal employees working without pay. Like those employees, senators would get back pay when the shutdown's over and the checks restart. Louisiana Republican John Kennedy sponsored the bill. It takes effect Nov. 4, the day after the midterms. The 27th Amendment to the Constitution, proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992, prohibits any law that changes congressional salaries until after the next election Chris Foster, FOX News.

[Lisa Licera]

The resolution does not apply to the House, which would have to pass its own bill. Members of Congress are paid a base salary of $174,000 a year. An Oklahoma judge has allowed Richard Glossip, who was nearly executed three times, to be released on bond while awaiting a retrial for the 1997 killing of his former boss. The Supreme Court ruled last year Prosecutors decision to allow a key witness to give testimony they knew to be false violated Gloss right to a fair trial. He has to pay 10% of his $500,000 bond and is not allowed to have contact with any witnesses in the case. Ahead of America's 250th birthday, a new report shows America is showing its age with notable weaknesses in areas of national well being.

[Gianna Jalouse]

The US placed 18th overall in US News and World Report's new rankings of the best countries, while we're first place when it comes to culture and tourism and second best for economic development. Challenges related to public health outcomes, social cohesion and public safety particular pulled down the country's overall standing. We drop all the way to 33rd place for health, 29th for infrastructure and 41st for civic health. The best country overall was determined to be Switzerland, followed by Denmark and Sweden. Angola came in dead last.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Gianna Jalouse. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.