FOX News Primetime Highlights

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld bring Fox News viewers their fresh takes on the top news of the day.
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Coverage of President Trump's diplomatic visit to Beijing, China.
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Here are the highlights from May 12, 2026:

Foreign Policy and Global Tensions:

The President is traveling to Beijing with a group of top CEOs, including Elon Musk, for meetings with Xi Jinping. The focus is on business, AI, Taiwan, and Iran.

The Conflict with Iran: The administration is facing a standoff regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The video details military readiness, including the potential for Operation Sledgehammer and naval movements involving nuclear-capable submarines.

Gutfeld! Guests Charles Payne, Joe Machi, Lydia Hu, and Jamie Lissow debate the psychological state of the Democratic Party and the nature of political discourse today, specifically critiquing the "conspiracy theory" framing of recent assassination attempts.

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Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld bring Fox News viewers their fresh takes on the top news of the day.
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Commentary from Fox News hosts on various political and news topics as of May 7, 2026.

California Politics and the Los Angeles Mayoral Race:

Much of the show focuses on the "California debacle," specifically the Los Angeles mayoral race and the challenges facing the state under long-term Democratic leadership.


Laura Ingraham and guest Spencer Pratt criticize the current state of LA, including issues like homelessness, drug addiction (fentanyl and methamphetamine), and the management of public infrastructure such as reservoirs and fire safety.

The segment highlights the debate over homeless encampment bans near schools and the question of non-citizen voting in local elections, with Pratt advocating for more conservative, "common sense" approaches.

Foreign Affairs - Conflict with Iran:

The show covers a "Fox News alert" regarding US military air strikes on Iranian ports following a confrontation between Iranian forces and three US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.

It reports that the US responded in self-defense, with no American ships hit, while the White House maintains that the regional ceasefire remains in effect.

Culture and Social Dynamics:

The latter portion of the video features a panel discussion on the increasing divisiveness of politics in personal relationships.

The panel cites a study finding that many Americans have lost relationships due to political differences. Greg Gutfeld and guests discuss why they believe liberal political culture is increasingly intolerant of opposing viewpoints, while also sharing personal experiences and anecdotes about maintaining friendships despite ideological disagreements.

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