Fox News Hourly Update: 10AM ET | July 19, 2025

Host: Jack Callahan
Release Date: July 19, 2025

1. Tragic Incident in Los Angeles

The podcast opened with a shocking report from Jack Callahan about a violent incident in Los Angeles that occurred early morning on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood.

• Details of the Incident:

  • A vehicle rammed into a crowd awaiting entry to a nightclub, resulting in injuries to 30 individuals.
  • The LA Fire Department has confirmed that seven people are critically injured and six others are in serious condition.
  • The vehicle also collided with a taco truck and a valet stand, according to eyewitnesses.

• Ongoing Investigation:

  • Authorities are yet to determine whether the act was accidental or intentional.
  • Disturbingly, paramedics found that one of the injured had been shot.
  • Concurrently, another investigation is ongoing concerning a deadly explosion at an LA County Sheriff's Department training site the previous day, which resulted in the deaths of three sheriff's deputies.

• Statement from Sheriff Robert Luna:

  "There's a lot more that we don't know than what we do know, but our intent is to look at this from the very beginning and figure out what is it exactly that caused this tragic event."
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• Federal Involvement:

  • Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are assisting in the investigations.

2. Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking Case: Legal Developments

The update transitioned to significant legal news concerning the high-profile Jeffrey Epstein case.

• Unsealing of Grand Jury Transcripts:

  • The Justice Department is petitioning a federal judge to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's sex trafficking case.

• Trump Administration's Motion:

  • The motion argues that the case holds public interest and references a department memo indicating insufficient evidence to charge additional parties.
  • Emphasizes that Attorney General Pam Bondi was directed to release these records following public backlash over the Justice Department’s handling of the case.

• Background of the Case:

  • In 2019, a New York grand jury indicted Epstein on sex trafficking charges.
  • Epstein died by suicide a month later in his jail cell, leading to the dismissal of the indictment.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, was convicted in 2021 and is currently serving a 20-year sentence.

• Reporting by Jared Halpern:

  "At the White House, Jared Halpern reports."
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3. President Trump's Dinner with Republican Lawmakers

The focus shifted to President Trump's recent activities in Washington, D.C., highlighting his engagement with Republican lawmakers.

• Celebration of Legislative Success:

  • President Trump hosted a dinner to celebrate the passage of key components of his legislative agenda.
  • He commended GOP senators, particularly Senate Majority Leader John Thune, for facilitating the bill's passage despite the party holding a slim majority.

• Key Legislative Achievements:

  • Clawback of Funds: The GOP's spending bill includes a provision to reclaim $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting.
  • Cryptocurrency Regulation: Trump signed the Bipartisan Genius Act, marking the first major cryptocurrency law in U.S. history, which regulates a specific type of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins.

• Anticipated Challenges:

  • President Trump anticipates holding groups facing more resistance bills, which he hopes will resonate positively with voters in the upcoming elections.

• Quotes from Paul Stevens:

  "President Trump singled out Senate Majority Leader John Thune for ushering the package through the chamber."
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4. Intelligence Insights on Russian Election Influence

The podcast delved into recent revelations regarding U.S. intelligence assessments of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.

• Documented Findings:

  • A bombshell document released by the Trump White House revealed that the Obama administration was aware that Russia did not influence the 2016 election outcome through cyber attacks.

• Key Points from the Documents:

  • On August 31, 2016, a Homeland Security official informed then-Direktor der Nationalen Geheimdienste (DNI) James Clapper that there was "no indication of a Russian threat to directly manipulate the actual vote count on September 9, 2016."
  • The Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) was adjusted to clarify that Russia was "probably not trying to influence the election by using cyber means to target election infrastructure."

• Shift in Tone Post-Election:

  • By December 9, 2016, the tone changed, leading to leaks that intelligence officials suspected Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved in hacking efforts related to the election.

• Analysis by Mike Emanuel:

  "Officials argue the Presidential Daily Brief should make clear that Russia, probably is not trying to influence the election by using cyber means to target election infrastructure."
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• Concluding Remarks by Paul Stevens:

  "And that's Fox's Mike Emanuel in D.C. by December 14th, there were leaks suggesting intelligence officials thought that Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved in a U.S. election hack."
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5. Interactive Segment: The Quiz

In an engaging shift, the podcast introduced an interactive quiz segment aimed at involving listeners.

• Quiz Details:

  • A short five-question quiz conducted in under five minutes.
  • Participants were approached on the streets of New York City to participate.

• Call to Action:

  "Take the quiz every day at thequiz.fox, then come back here to see how you did."
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• Acknowledgment:

  "Thank you for taking the quiz."
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6. Advertisement Break

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• Ad Highlights:
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Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update for July 19, 2025, provided listeners with a comprehensive overview of pressing national and international issues. From the alarming incident in Los Angeles and developments in the Epstein case to President Trump's legislative achievements and revelations about Russian election interference, the podcast delivered timely and in-depth reporting. The interactive quiz segment added an engaging element, encouraging listener participation. Overall, the episode maintained a steady flow of critical information, ensuring that even those who did not tune in could stay informed on the latest news.