Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 08/24/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Anchor: Jack Callahan)
Date: August 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise round-up of the most pressing national and international headlines as of 10AM ET, August 24, 2025. Major topics include high-profile legal actions stemming from a fatal Florida crash involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver, a school bus accident in Pennsylvania, ongoing conflict and famine in Gaza, Texas redistricting legal battles, federal troop deployment debates in Chicago, and a newly named tropical storm.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Florida Fatal Crash—and Legal Fallout

[00:02–00:53]

• Suspect & Charges:
  • Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old undocumented immigrant truck driver, faces three counts each of vehicular homicide and manslaughter after an illegal U-turn in a semi led to a deadly collision with a minivan.
• Bail Decision:
  • A judge denied bail, citing Singh as a "substantial flight risk" and noting that "no conditions of release would ensure his appearance at trial." (Judge, paraphrased by Madison Scarpino, [00:12])
• Background questions:
  • It remains unclear how Singh secured a commercial driver's license in both California and Washington, given his immigration status.
• Company repercussions:
  • The trucking company employing Singh had its business license suspended. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attributes this to the Trump administration.

Notable Quotes:

• Madison Scarpino ([00:40]):
  “Questions remain as to how Singh was able to get a commercial driver’s license in both California and Washington state.”

2. School Bus Crash in Pennsylvania

[00:53–01:31]

• Incident Overview:
  • A bus carrying Aliquippa Junior High’s football team crashed near Pittsburgh (Economy Borough), hospitalizing 21 of its 28 passengers. The bus reportedly flipped onto its side but ended upright as students evacuated.
• Community response:
  • The team requested prayers for students and coaches as everyone underwent evaluation.

Notable Quotes:

• Chris DeMaio ([01:20]):
  “A Facebook page for the team said each player was being evaluated and asked for a thought of prayer for each player or coach.”

3. Rising Civilian Deaths and Famine in Gaza

[01:31–01:59]

• Event Details:
  • Israeli forces shot and killed four Palestinians trying to travel through a military zone south of Gaza City as famine worsens in the region.
• Upcoming Offensive:
  • The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for a major operation in northern Gaza to seize the largest city and wrest control from Hamas.

4. Texas Redistricting Map: Political and Legal Turmoil

[03:10–04:03]

• Legislative Action:
  • Texas lawmakers passed a new redistricting map which could boost Republican congressional seats.
• Legal Challenges:
  • Democrats and outside groups are racing to file lawsuits, arguing the map violates the Voting Rights Act and requesting expedited hearings.
• Democratic Response:
  • Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who is stepping down, hopes the courts will maintain the current map.
• Escalation:
  • Political analysts note Democrats are prepared to bring the fight to the Supreme Court, but Republicans remain confident in their legal standing.

Notable Quotes:

• Lloyd Doggett ([03:47]):
  “I hope that the court will uphold the current map, not the Trump map.”

5. Potential Federal Troop Deployment in Chicago

[04:03–04:52]

• Pentagon Plans:
  • Reports indicate the Pentagon is preparing to send “at least a few thousand National Guard troops to Chicago” as early as September at the Trump administration's urging, focusing on crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration.
• Governor’s Rebuttal:
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker strongly opposes the move, accusing President Trump of trying to “incite fear in our communities and destabilize existing public safety efforts…all to create justification to further abuse his power.” (Reading from Pritzker's post, [04:35])

Notable Quotes:

• Gov. JB Pritzker ([04:36]):
  “Trump’s goal is to incite fear in our communities and destabilize existing public safety efforts, all to create a justification to further abuse his power.”

6. Newly Formed Tropical Storm Fernand

[04:52–04:57]

• Location & Forecast:
  • Tropical Storm Fernand is now forming approximately 400 miles southeast of Bermuda, expected to strengthen and pass to Bermuda’s east in the coming days.

Memorable Moments & Direct Quotes

• On Singh’s Flight Risk ([00:21], Madison Scarpino):
  “She said he’s a substantial flight risk. Singh saying no conditions of release would ensure his appearance at trial.”

• On Texas Redistricting ([03:47], Lloyd Doggett):
  “I hope that the court will uphold the current map, not the Trump map.”

• On Governor Pritzker’s Reaction to Troop Deployment ([04:36], Gov. JB Pritzker’s post):
  “Trump’s goal is to incite fear in our communities and destabilize existing public safety efforts, all to create a justification to further abuse his power.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Florida Fatal Truck Crash & Legal Fallout: [00:02–00:53]
• PN School Bus Accident: [00:53–01:31]
• Gaza Civilian Deaths & Famine: [01:31–01:59]
• Texas Redistricting Battle: [03:10–04:03]
• Chicago Potential Troop Deployment: [04:03–04:52]
• Tropical Storm Fernand: [04:52–04:57]

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update covers a mix of breaking news, legal developments, and political controversies with the network’s signature tone and urgency. From the aftermath of a devastating truck crash and mounting political tension over redistricting, to rapidly shifting dynamics in Gaza and domestic security debates, listeners are given a brisk yet informative survey of key stories shaping the day.