Fox News Hourly Update Episode: 10AM ET 07/14/2025 Newscast Release Date: July 14, 2025 Host: Dave Anthony

U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine and NATO Relations

The episode opens with significant developments in U.S. foreign policy concerning Ukraine and NATO. Host Dave Anthony reports President Donald Trump's recent announcement regarding increased military aid to Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia.

President Donald Trump stated at [00:11] minute mark:

"They do need protection, but the European Union is paying for it. We're not paying anything for it, but we will send it. It'll be business for us and we will send them patriots, which they desperately need."

This statement comes as Trump prepares to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Ruts. Simultaneously, special envoys are in Kyiv engaging in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky emphasized the need for force to counter Russian aggression, as noted in his Telegram message.

At [00:32], Volodymyr Zelensky remarked:

"Ukraine's Zelensky says he met with General Keith Kellogg, President Trump's special envoy and they talked about new US Help with air defenses and weapons from Europe."

The discussions indicate a strategic plan where the U.S. will supply weapons to NATO, which will, in turn, provide them to Ukraine. NATO is expected to reimburse the U.S. for these systems, including Patriot air defense batteries.

Disasters Strike Massachusetts and Texas Amid Heavy Rainfall

Tragedy struck Massachusetts when a fire engulfed an assisted living facility, leading to a harrowing rescue operation. Fox's Peter Doocy provides a detailed account of the incident.

At [00:53], Peter Doocy reported:

"A nightmare last night in Massachusetts, a fire broke out at an assisted living facility. Residents leaning out of windows crying for help."

The rapid response from the fire department and EMS resulted in dozens of rescues, saving multiple lives. However, Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon confirmed the loss of nine lives and injuries to several dozen others despite the heroic efforts.

Simultaneously, Texas is grappling with severe flooding exacerbated by relentless rains. Rescue teams are actively searching for over 100 missing individuals following the devastating July 4th floods in Kerr County, which resulted in at least 129 fatalities.

Lynn Bizzell, Fire Chief in Fredericksburg, Texas, emphasized the ongoing risks:

"Minute discussion or every 15 minute discussion with them to make sure that we're not going to get a wall of water coming on top of."

Heavy rains continue to pose threats, leading to more flooding in Lampasas County where river levels surged by over 20 feet overnight from Saturday into Sunday.

Stock Market Faces Declines Amid Trade Uncertainty

In economic news, the stock markets commenced the week on a downturn. Dave Anthony provides an overview of the market movements influenced by trade tensions.

At [02:31], Anthony states:

"Stocks are down to start the week on Wall street, but it's not a huge decline. The dow is dropping 57 points, the Nasdaq losing 29. It's a 12 point decline for the S&P 500 as the markets continue to deal with trade uncertainty."

The market volatility is largely attributed to President Trump's threats to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting next month. This move has prompted the EU to pause retaliatory tariffs until August.

Jonathan Savage adds context:

"24 and a half billion dollars worth of American goods bound for Europe were due to be hit by tariffs from tomorrow that now won't go ahead until early August."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seeks a negotiated resolution to the trade standoff, with French President Emmanuel Macron urging the EU's 27 member states to steadfastly defend their collective interests.

Cryptocurrency and Oil Prices on the Rise

Amidst economic uncertainties, certain markets are showing positive trends. Cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has seen a notable surge.

At [03:34], Dave Anthony highlights:

"Amid all that uncertainty, cryptocurrency prices are rising up 2 to 3%. Bitcoin's at a record high. It's worth over $121,000 now."

Simultaneously, oil prices have experienced a slight dip but remain robust, trading above $68 per barrel following recent increases.

Evan Brown comments on the oil market dynamics:

"The somewhat moderately higher oil prices of the past several days will be ending the price cutting on gasoline, but may or may not cause a rise. We do have plenty of gasoline on hand, even though our demand is not particularly high."

Gas Prices Experience Decline

Consumers are experiencing a slight relief at the pump as gas prices have decreased over the past two weeks.

At [04:05], Anthony reports:

"Analyst Trophy Ellenberg's survey of stations has regular gas down 9 cents the last two weeks to $3.22 a gallon."

This decline surpasses the AAA's national average for 2015, providing some financial respite to drivers nationwide.

Entertainment Update: Superman Makes a Box Office Splash

In a lighter segment, the reboot of the Superman franchise has made a significant impact at the box office.

With a $122 million opening weekend, the new Superman film has outperformed major releases like "Jurassic World Rebirth," securing the top spot and demonstrating the enduring popularity of superhero films.

Closing Remarks

Dave Anthony wraps up the newscast, teasing upcoming content and engaging with the audience through various Fox News platforms. He also promotes the "Jason in the House" podcast, inviting listeners to delve deeper into political discussions and interviews with notable guests.

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