10AM ET 08/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10AM ET 08/10/2025 Newscast
Release Date: August 10, 2025
Host/Author: FOX News Podcasts

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1. Baltimore Block Party Shooting

[00:02] Jack Callahan

The podcast opens with a tragic incident in Baltimore where six individuals were shot during a block party last night. Baltimore Police Chief Richard Worley confirmed that the victims include four males and two females, one of whom is a five-year-old child who sustained a hand injury. Chief Worley stated, "Thankfully, it doesn't appear to her injury is very serious" and added that the shooter remains at large with no known motive at this time.

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2. US-Russia Summit in Alaska and Ukraine Diplomacy

[00:37] Alicia Acuna

Alicia Acuna reports on the potential inclusion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska scheduled for Friday. The invitation is under consideration as diplomatic efforts intensify to resolve the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. Zelensky has been firm in his stance, declaring that Ukraine will "not give up any territory captured by Russia," contrasting with Trump's suggestion of possible "swapping of territories to end the conflict" ([00:37]).

Additionally, Vice President JD Vance and the UK's Foreign Minister recently hosted a summit in Britain with Ukrainian and European allies. U.S. officials highlight that significant progress was made during this meeting, and Zelensky described the discussions as "constructive for now" ([00:37]).

[01:19] Jack Callahan

Contrary to earlier reports, the White House has clarified that the Alaska meeting will be exclusively between the U.S. and Russian presidents. There is no confirmation yet on whether Zelensky and Putin will engage directly during this summit.

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3. Massive Protest in Sicily Against Suspension Bridge Project

[01:19] Jack Callahan

In international news, thousands have marched through Messina, Sicily, to oppose plans for what would become the largest suspension bridge in the world. Organizers reported that approximately 10,000 people participated in the protest, expressing their determination to block the $15.5 billion project aimed at connecting mainland Italy with Sicily.

The proposed bridge has faced multiple delays due to concerns over potential earthquakes, environmental impact, and connections to organized crime. Proponents argue that the bridge could generate 120,000 jobs annually and significantly boost the economy of southern Italy. However, opponents contend that the construction would adversely affect local communities. As the debate continues, the podcast remarks, "America is listening to Fox News," underscoring the significance of the issue.

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4. Texas Redistricting Battle and Political Standoff

[03:08] Jack Callahan

The podcast shifts focus to Texas, where a heated redistricting battle is unfolding. Texas Democrats have been boycotting the legislative session in an effort to thwart Republican plans to redraw the state's congressional district map. GOP legislators are poised to attempt reaching a quorum for a fourth time tomorrow, as detailed by Gently Painter.

[03:25] Gently Painter

Painter explains that Texas Democrats have fled to blue states such as California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York to avoid participating in the quorum. Without sufficient participation, the proposed redistricting legislation cannot pass. The Texas Attorney General and the Texas House Speaker have filed a legal complaint in California, urging local law enforcement to assist in enforcing arrest warrants against the absent legislators. Furthermore, they are petitioning the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 lawmakers who fled the state, stating, "Texans are fed up with lawmakers who refuse to do their jobs and instead run away to states like California to exploit radical governors and broken political systems as a shield."

[04:05] Jack Callahan

In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that his state will take "emergency measures" to counteract the actions in Texas by attempting to secure five Democratic seats there, further intensifying the political showdown.

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5. Hawaii Addresses Public Defender Shortage with Out-of-State Attorneys

[04:23] Tanya J. Powers

Transitioning to Hawaii, the state is tackling a significant shortage of public defenders through a novel pilot program welcoming out-of-state lawyers. Tanya J. Powers reports that the Hawaii Supreme Court initiated this project in June to address the deficit in government criminal law attorneys.

The program allows lawyers who are in good standing with active licenses in other states and have graduated from American Bar Association-accredited law schools to apply for limited admission to practice in Hawaii. Participants can earn entry-level salaries starting at $91,000. The initiative has already garnered substantial interest, with Maui receiving dozens of applications for its five available positions since the program's inception—a response that officials describe as "unheard of."

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This comprehensive update from Fox News covers critical incidents ranging from local shootings and international diplomatic efforts to significant infrastructure protests, political standoffs, and innovative solutions to legal system challenges. Each segment provides detailed insights into the ongoing stories shaping today's news landscape.

Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

6 People shot in Baltimore. I'm Jack Callahan, Fox News. Happened at a block party last night. Baltimore's police chief Richard Worley says injuring a half dozen. They located six victims, four males, two females. One of the female victims was a five year old child who was shot in the hand. Thankfully, it doesn't appear to her injury is very serious. The shooter is still on the loose. No word yet on a potential motive. Ukraine's President Zelensky may attend Friday's meeting in Alaska between President Trump and Russia's President Putin. Fox's Alicia Acuna reports the White House.

[Alicia Acuna]

Is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska where President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. It's not clear if Zelensky and Putin would sit down together. The push comes as diplomacy ramps up to end the more than three year war. Zelensky insisting that his country will not give up any territory captured by Russia after Trump suggested there could be some, quote, swapping of territories to end the conflict. Meantime, Vice President JD Vance and the UK's Foreign Minister hosted a summit in Britain with Ukrainian and European allies. U.S. officials say significant progress was made. Zelensky also called the meeting constructive for now.

[Jack Callahan]

The White House says the meeting Friday will be between the US And Russian presidents Only. Thousands march through Messina, Sicily to protest plans for what would be the largest suspension bridge. Yesterday, Organizers say about 10,000 people joined vowing to block construction of the bridge. The 15 and a half billion dollar project would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it has faced delays over concerns about earthquakes, environmental damage and organized crime. Supporters say it could create 120,000 jobs annually and boost southern Italy's economy. While opponents argue the bridge would harm local communities, America is listening to Fox News.

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[Jack Callahan]

The redistricting battle in Texas continues as Lone Star State Democrats continue to stay away from a legislative session, hoping to stop Republican plans to redraw the state's congressional district map. GOP legislators will attempt to reach a quorum tomorrow for a fourth time, as Fox's Gently Painter reports.

[Gently Painter]

Texas Democrats ran to blue states like California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York without a quorum, though for a proper number of lawmakers present to hold that vote, that legislation cannot be passed. The Texas attorney general and Texas House speaker filed a legal complaint in California urging local law enforcement to enforce arrest warrants issued by the Texas House of Representatives against the legislators who did FLE the Texas AG. Also petitioning the Texas Supreme Court to remove from office 13 of the over 50 who left the state saying this quote, texans are fed up with lawmakers who refuse to do their jobs and instead run away to states like California to exploit radical governors broken political systems as a shield.

[Jack Callahan]

California's Governor Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, says his state will take emergency measures to respond and nullify what's happening in Texas by trying to pick up five Democratic seats there. A shortage of public defenders in Hawaii is being answered with a new program for out of state attorneys, Fox's Tanya J. Powers reports.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The pilot program welcomes out of state lawyers who want to work in Hawaii as public defenders and prosecutors even if they're not licensed in the state. The Hawaii Supreme Court adopted the project in June to address a lawyer shortage in government criminal law. According to Honolulu's Civil Beat reporting, lawyers must be in good standing with active law licenses in other states and have graduated from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association. They can apply for limited admission to work with entry level salaries starting at $91,000. The program is already seeing results. Maui has received dozens of applications for five vacancies since June, a number officials say is unheard of. TONYA J. Powers, FOX NEWS.

[Jack Callahan]

Hey, I'm Trey Gowdy, host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast. I hope you will join me every Tuesday and Thursday as we navigate life together and hopefully find ourselves a little bit better on the other side. Listen and follow [e-mail].