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Fox News Hourly Update – May 5, 2026

Episode: Sec of State Marco Rubio Says U.S Efforts in Strait of Hormuz are "Favor to the World"
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Theme: Latest global and U.S. headlines with a focus on defense, diplomacy, and legal developments.

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode provides a rapid briefing on significant international and domestic events. The centerpiece is Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and broader commentary on Middle East diplomacy. The episode also covers major legal cases, market news, and cultural updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Operations in the Strait of Hormuz

Defensive Operation/Global Impact
- Rubio emphasizes that efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are primarily defensive and serve "as a favor to the world."
  Quote: "The operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is a favor to the world." — Marco Rubio, reported by Lisa Lacera [00:10]
Iran's Claims Rejected
- Rubio stresses the strait does not belong to Iran, nor does Iran have the right to halt commercial shipping. Quote: "The Strait of Hormuz does not belong to Iran...the regime does not have the right to shoot at commercial vessels transiting the narrow waterway." — Marco Rubio [00:13]
Opposition to Normalization
- Rubio warns against accepting Iranian control over the strait as "normal," rejecting the idea of paying tolls or coordinating transit with Tehran. Quote: "It cannot be normalized under no circumstances...You have to coordinate with Iran. You have to pay them a toll...that cannot be normal." — Marco Rubio [00:23]
Operation Epic Fury Ends
- Briefing the press, Rubio confirms the end of combat operations (Operation Epic Fury), shifting focus solely to reopening the strait. Quote: "Operation Epic Fury, the combat mission against Iran, is over and the priority now is reopening the strait." — Marco Rubio [00:32]
- Rubio clarifies U.S. forces will not initiate conflict. Quote: "There's no shooting unless we're shot at first. Okay, we're not attacking them." — Marco Rubio [00:42]
- However, he leaves open the option for resuming combat if diplomacy fails.
  Quote: "Rubio did not rule out the possibility combat operations resume if diplomatic negotiations fail." — [00:46]

2. Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks

Feasibility of a Deal
- Rubio expresses optimism about a peace deal between Israel and Lebanon.
  Quote: "I think a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is imminently achievable and should be." — Marco Rubio [00:58]
Hezbollah Identified as Main Obstacle
- Rubio blames Hezbollah for ongoing violence, impacting both Israelis and Lebanese civilians. Quote: "The problem with Israel and Lebanon is not Israel or Lebanon, it's Hezbollah." — Marco Rubio [00:58] Quote: "Hezbollah terrorizes and attacks Israelis and are also inflicting damage on the Lebanese people." — [01:06]

3. Legal Updates

Attempted Shooting of President Trump
- New charges have been filed against Cole Allen, accused of trying to shoot President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
  - New Charge: Assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.
  - Additional charges include attempted assassination, transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. — Mike Emanuel [01:20]
  - Allen's next court appearance set for next week.
Jeffrey Epstein Evidence
- A judge is considering whether to release a long-concealed note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his death, discovered by his cellmate Nicholas Taglion. Quote: "A push to unseal a note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks before he was found dead, yet support from federal prosecutors." — Lillian Wu [02:17]
  - The note reportedly reads, “It was time to say goodbye.”
  - Federal prosecutors now support unsealing the note, as it is no longer needed for ongoing cases.

4. Markets & Economic News

Stock Rally Following Oil Price Drop
- Wall Street celebrates as oil prices fall:
  - Dow: +356
  - Nasdaq: +258 (all-time high)
  - S&P: +58 (all-time high) [01:37]

5. Headline Roundup

Sports: Former NFL receiver Stefon Diggs found not guilty in an alleged assault on his private chef. [03:05]
Redistricting: NY House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushes to redraw congressional maps in New York, involving state lawmakers and the independent redistricting commission. [03:21]
Culture: Tony Award nominations announced — "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon" lead with 12 nominations each. [03:54]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"The operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is a favor to the world." — Marco Rubio [00:10]
"The regime does not have the right to shoot at commercial vessels transiting the narrow waterway." — Marco Rubio [00:13]
"There's no shooting unless we're shot at first. Okay, we're not attacking them." — Marco Rubio [00:42]
"I think a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is imminently achievable and should be." — Marco Rubio [00:58]
"The problem with Israel and Lebanon is not Israel or Lebanon, it's Hezbollah." — Marco Rubio [00:58]
"A push to unseal a note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks before he was found dead..." — Lillian Wu [02:17]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Strait of Hormuz / Secretary Rubio: 00:02 – 00:46
Israel-Lebanon Peace Process: 00:52 – 01:06
Cole Allen Charges (Attempt on President Trump): 01:20 – 01:37
Market Update: 01:37 – 02:01
Jeffrey Epstein Evidence: 02:17 – 03:05
Stefon Diggs Acquittal: 03:05 – 03:21
New York Redistricting: 03:21 – 03:54
Tony Awards Nominations: 03:54 – 04:04

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He says it's a defensive operation. I'm Lisa Lacera. Fox News Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is a favor to the world.
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The Strait of Hormuz does not belong to Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, and the regime does not have the right to shoot at commercial vessels transiting the narrow waterway.
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And it cannot be normalized under no circumstances until we live in a world where we accept, okay, this is normal. You have to coordinate with Iran. You have to pay them a toll in order to go through the straigh and foremost.
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Briefing reporters at the White House, Rubio said Operation Epic Fury, the combat mission against Iran is over and the priority now is reopening the strait.
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There's no shooting unless we're shot at first. Okay, we're not attacking them.
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Still, Rubio did not rule out the possibility combat operations resume if diplomatic negotiations fail.
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Fox's Jared Halpert the White House on the proposed peace deal between Israel and Lebanon, Rubio says by and large, I
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think a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is imminently achievable and should be. The problem with Israel and Lebanon is not Israel or Lebanon, it's Hezbollah.
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Rubio said Hezbollah terrorizes and attacks Israelis and are also inflicting damage on the Lebanese people. A new charge filed against Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to shoot President Trump and others at the White House Correspondents association dinner.
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The new charge is assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. The others attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition with intent to commit a felony and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Fox's Mike Emanuel Allen is being held for now, his next court appearances set for next week. Wall street stocks rallied after oil prices ease. The Dow gained 356. The Nasdaq plus 258 closing at an all time high. The s and P added 58 also reaching another all time high. America is listening to fo.
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With select plans, it's up to a
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judge whether to make public a piece of long concealed evidence linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
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A push to unseal a note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks before he was found dead. Yet support from federal prosecutors. That note was hidden from public view because it was tangled up in the criminal case of his cellmate, convicted quadruple murderer Nicholas Taglion, who told the New York Times he discovered the note, which said it was time to say goodbye, tucked inside a book after Epstein's unsuccessful suicide attempt In July of 2019, the New York Times petitioning for that note to be unsealed and federal prosecutors who now agree, telling the judge there's no longer a compelling interest in keeping the item sealed. Lillian Wu, FOX News Former Patriots receiver
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Stefan Diggs has been found not guilty of assaulting his private shep in a pay dispute. The four time Pro bowl whiteout was facing a strangulation charge in a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. A redistricting effort in New York is being backed by the House minority leader.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat representing New York, says he's working on a plan to redraw congressional maps in his home state. He has asked New York Congressman Joe Morell, a fellow Democrat, to go to Albany to meet with state leaders and discuss it. According to a statement from Jeffries, New York's constitution bars the altering of state voting maps and gives the independent redistricting commission sole authority over redrawing them. Any changes would have to be okayed by state lawmakers and a majority of voters. The move comes after other states have joined the push to redraw maps. In New York, Tanya J.
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Powers, FOX News the Tony nominations are out and the Lost Boys, an adaptation of the 1987 Teen V film, and Schmigadoon, which post funded Broadway shows, lead the way with 12 nominations each. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is FOX News.