Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 08/18/2025

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 18, 2025

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update provides a concise rundown of key national and global headlines for the morning of August 18, 2025. Major topics include high-stakes diplomatic meetings at the White House, ongoing international conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a deadly police confrontation in Utah, economic headlines, a labor strike at Air Canada, and box office film rankings. The episode maintains FOX News’ brisk, information-focused tone while delivering quotes and updates directly from correspondents across the globe.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Diplomacy & Ukraine Conflict

• President Trump convenes major European leaders at the White House
  • Context: The gathering is described as unprecedented by Trump.
  • Preceded by Trump's recent Alaska summit with Putin.
• Focus on Security Guarantees
  • European leaders are keen to preserve security arrangements Trump negotiated with Putin.
• Ukraine Ceasefire Stalemate
  • President Zelensky cites deadly Russian strikes, signaling resistance to a proposed deal that would require Ukraine to cede the Donbas region as a condition for a front-line freeze.

Notable Quotes

• Dave Anthony [00:02]:
  "A great honor for America. That's what President Trump posted on truth social writing. Never have so many European leaders come to the White House at one time."
• Jackie Heinrich [00:18]:
  "The Europeans are very keyed in on the security guarantees that Trump has put on the table, which they view as the most material success of his summit with Putin. They really want to preserve it."
• Jackie Heinrich [00:32]:
  "Some signs that Ukraine might be having a hard time backing off its demand for a cease fire as a condition for peace talks after a series of deadly overnight Russian strikes ... That last line could be a sign that Zelensky is rejecting Putin’s proposal to freeze the front line if Ukraine hands over control of the Donbas region, which Russia has not been able to conquer militarily."

Segments:

• Diplomatic meetings and implications [00:02–01:03]

2. Gaza Hostage Crisis & Escalating Protests in Israel

• Hostage Families Appeal to U.S.
  • Fifty families urge U.S. intervention not just in Ukraine, but also in Gaza.
• Escalation in Israeli-Gaza Conflict
  • Israel is intensifying military operations, sparking major antiwar demonstrations.
• Clashes in Israel
  • Protesters block roads and face police crackdowns with water cannons; businesses close in solidarity.
  • Demonstrators fear prolonged war increases risks to hostages.

Notable Quotes

• Dave Anthony [01:03]:
  "The families of 50 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza have sent President Trump a letter urging him not only to end the war in Ukraine, but also end the nightmare in Gaza. But Israel's working to escalate the war there, which led to big demonstrations against that."
• Jeff Paul [01:15]:
  "Across Israel, protesters block roads and highways with Israeli police eventually moving in, making arrests and even using water cannons in some cases to get the crowd to move. ... Demonstrators are calling for a ceasefire as they worry the continuation of the war only lead to more hostages being harmed or killed in captivity."

Segments:

• Gaza/Israel conflict and demonstrations [01:03–01:36]

3. U.S. Crime: Deadly Police Shootout in Utah

• Incident in Tremonton
  • Two police officers and a service dog shot; suspect apprehended after bystanders urge him to surrender.

Notable Quotes

• Chad Reyes [01:43]:
  "After firing upon these officers and police service dog, the suspect was convinced to put down his weapon by bystanders and he was immediately taken into custody by additional responding officers."

Segments:

• Utah shooting incident [01:36–01:55]

4. Economic & Business Updates

• Markets Off to a Weak Start
  • Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 each decline at opening.
  • Oil prices dip slightly; U.S. gas prices stable.
• Air Canada Strike
  • Flight attendants continue strike, ignoring government orders.
  • Dispute focuses on unpaid labor hours (for non-flight activities, like boarding and ground delays).

Notable Quotes

• Cheryl Cassoni [02:52]:
  "They're only paid for when the door closes and the flight takes off to when they arrive. They're not getting paid for the hours in between... that's boarding passengers, that's deplaning... So they're saying they're missing hours of compensation."

Segments:

• Stock market & oil prices [02:16–02:39]
• Air Canada labor dispute [02:40–03:16]

5. Pop Culture & Entertainment

• Box Office Standings
  • “Weapons” leads for a second weekend ($25M).
  • "Freakier Friday" and “Nobody2” also strong performers.
  • “Fantastic Four First Steps” and “The Bad Guys 2” round out top five.

Segments:

• Box office summary [03:21–04:04]

6. Sports Highlight

• Brewers' Winning Streak Ends
  • Milwaukee's 14-game streak snapped by Cincinnati Reds.

Segments:

• MLB update [04:04–04:13]

Memorable Quotes & Segments (Timestamps)

• "Never have so many European leaders come to the White House at one time." – President Trump, relayed by Dave Anthony [00:02]
• "The Europeans are very keyed in on the security guarantees that Trump has put on the table ... They really want to preserve it." – Jackie Heinrich [00:18]
• "Demonstrators are calling for a ceasefire as they worry the continuation of the war only lead to more hostages being harmed or killed in captivity." – Jeff Paul [01:15]
• "The suspect was convinced to put down his weapon by bystanders and he was immediately taken into custody by additional responding officers." – Chief Chad Reyes [01:43]
• “They’re only paid for when the door closes and the flight takes off ... that is not the way that US Flight attendants and most flight attendants around the world are compensated.” – Cheryl Cassoni [02:52]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• European leaders at White House & diplomacy: 00:02–01:03
• Israel, Gaza conflict & protests: 01:03–01:36
• Utah shootout: 01:36–01:55
• Market update & Air Canada strike: 02:16–03:16
• Box office standings: 03:21–04:04
• Baseball update (Brewers): 04:04–04:13

Summary Takeaways

This newscast delivers a rapid-fire look at significant global diplomacy, war and peace dilemmas, domestic tragedy, business and labor unrest, entertainment, and sports. The tone is urgent, factual, and direct, providing listeners with the essential headlines and context for unfolding stories. Quotes and correspondents on the ground offer immediacy and perspective, especially regarding U.S. negotiations, the enduring crises in Ukraine and Gaza, civil unrest in Israel, and shifting labor relations in North America.