Fox News Hourly Update: 10AM ET, July 11, 2025

Hosted by Fox News Radio, this edition of the Fox News Hourly Update covers a range of pressing national and international issues, from natural disasters and immigration policies to economic updates and celebrity news.

1. Severe Flooding Impacts Central Texas

[00:02] Chris Foster opens the broadcast with alarming news about the devastating floods in central Texas. President Trump and the First Lady are actively engaging with local officials, families, and first responders to assess the damage firsthand.

[00:11] Brooke Taylor provides harrowing details on the disaster's aftermath:

"It's been one week since the Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in just 45 minutes, trapping and pulling people from their cabins, tents, and trailers. More than 170 people are still missing."

The rapid escalation of the floodwaters has made search and rescue operations exceedingly challenging, with thousands of responders tirelessly working to locate survivors amidst harsh conditions.

2. Immigration Enforcement and Protests in California

Transitioning to immigration issues, Chris Foster highlights a contentious incident involving federal immigration agents. Jackie Heinrich reports:

[00:35] Chris Foster: "Immigration agents use tear gas and smoke bombs on protesters and say they found undocumented unaccompanied children during a raid on a farm in California."

[00:44] Jackie Heinrich elaborates on the situation at a marijuana farm:

"Hundreds of protesters swarmed the marijuana farm as federal immigration agents carried out a search warrant. A local news helicopter captured a moment when one of the protesters appeared to fire a weapon at the officers."

The incident has escalated tensions, with the FBI now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the unidentified individual who allegedly fired a pistol at law enforcement near Camarillo.

3. President Trump's Tariff Plans and State Department Layoffs

[01:08] Chris Foster shifts focus to economic policies, reporting that President Trump is threatening to impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada starting next month. During a summit in Asia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence regarding these tariffs:

"We view it as an opportunity to reset global trade in a way that's fair for Americans." [01:21]

However, significant personnel changes are imminent within the State Department. [01:25] Chris Foster announces:

Tonya J. Powers states:

"Around 1,300 State Department employees are expected to receive layoff notices today, affecting 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers with domestic assignments in the U.S."

The layoffs include immediate administrative leave for Foreign Service officers, who could lose their jobs after 120 days. Secretary Rubio justified the cuts by emphasizing the need to "make the department leaner and more efficient." [01:29]

4. Florida's New Immigration Detention Center

The discussion returns to immigration with updates from Florida. [02:30] Chris Foster reports on legal challenges surrounding a new detention center:

Marco Rubio provides insights:

"Democratic lawmakers have filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court claiming the governor and the Department of Emergency Management overstepped their authority. In response, the Department has scheduled a tour of the new illegal immigrant detention center for this Saturday."

Republican Congresswoman Kat Kamek adds:

"Alligator Alcatraz is not too different from other illegal immigrant detention centers."

The facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," has been operational, with ICE transferring detainees from the Orange County Jail. A recent amendment now allows participating law enforcement agencies to transport detainees to ICE facilities, intensifying discussions around the center's operations and oversight.

5. Stock Market Declines and Justin Bieber's New Album

Shifting to economic news, [03:22] Chris Foster delivers a Wall Street update:

"The Dow is down 259 points, the S&P 500 is down 27, and the Nasdaq is down 43 at the start of the day."

In entertainment news, Carmen Roberts reports on Justin Bieber's surprise album release:

"Justin Bieber surprises fans by releasing Swag, his seventh studio album, just hours after teasing it on billboards and social media. This is his first album since the 2021 Justice and his first since becoming a father."

The 21-track album reflects Bieber's personal growth, inspired by his roles as a husband and father, marking a significant milestone in his musical career. Def Jam Recordings highlighted that the album contains some of his most personal music yet.

6. Legal Proceedings Involving Music Producer Assault

In the realm of legal news, [04:10] Chris Foster covers developments in a high-profile case:

"Chris Brown pleads guilty or not guilty to two additional charges related to a serious beating of a music producer with a bottle at a London nightclub a couple of years ago."

Brown has denied more serious charges during a hearing last month. Prosecutors have presented surveillance footage capturing the assault:

"The attack was caught on surveillance cameras in front of a club full of people."

The case continues to unfold as legal proceedings advance, drawing significant media attention.

This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the day's most critical news stories.