Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10AM ET 08/30/2025 Newscast
Date: August 30, 2025
Host: Jack Callaghan

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the top headlines for August 30, 2025, focusing on a pivotal federal court decision overturning President Trump's tariff policy, updates on immigration enforcement and deportation rulings, fresh details surrounding a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Illinois officials over immigration raids, major U.S. military sales to Ukraine, recent developments in U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian diplomacy, Russian attacks on Ukraine, and Labor Day travel forecasts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

• The main story covers a federal Appeals Court's 7-4 decision to strike down President Trump’s signature tariff policy.
  • The ruling won't take effect until October 14, giving the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.
  • President Trump reacted strongly on Truth Social, warning:

    “If allowed to stand, this decision would literally destroy the United States of America. ... tariffs are the best tool to help our workers and support companies that produce great Made in America products.” (Trump statement via Madeleine Rivera, 00:18)

  • The decision is not expected to affect other trade deals where countries already agreed to tariffs (EU, Japan, Philippines, UK, etc.).
  • [00:02–00:50]

2. Block on Speedy Deportations

• A federal judge in Washington D.C. temporarily halted the administration’s policy of rapid deportations for illegal immigrants detained within the U.S. interior.
  • The order sided with immigrant rights groups.
  • The Department of Homeland Security responded:

    “The ruling ignores President Trump’s legal authority.” (Jack Callaghan quoting DHS statement, 00:50)

  • [00:50–01:13]

3. Minneapolis Catholic Church School Shooting Update

• New information on the recent Minneapolis shooting, highlighting both tragedy and intervention:
  • The school’s “buddy system” (pairing older with younger students) is credited with preventing a worse outcome during the church mass.
  • The shooter, a 23-year-old, was dealing with personal issues, including a recent breakup and staying with a friend. Police divulged this after interviewing the shooter's father.
  • The victim’s mother, initially uncooperative, is now assisting police.
  • [01:13–01:52]

4. Tensions Over Immigration Raids in Chicago

• Ongoing feud between President Trump and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker over expanded immigration enforcement:
  • Governor Pritzker supports help from agencies like FBI and ATF, but opposes National Guard involvement.
  • He warns Illinois "would not sit idly by" if National Guard is deployed.
  • The White House positions increased immigration enforcement as part of crime-fighting efforts.
  • Tom Homan (border czar/advisor) criticizes the Chicago mayor:

    “You would think he’d welcome the assistance. His number one responsibility is the safety and security of that city. If he’s not going to do it, President Trump is going to do it.” (Tom Homan, 02:59)

  • Mayor Brandon Johnson’s brief retort:

    “We’re not going anywhere.” (Mayor Johnson statement, 03:09)

  • [02:31–03:14]

5. U.S. Approves Major Military Sale to Ukraine

• U.S. to sell $825 million in military equipment to Ukraine, with financing help from NATO allies.
  • French President Macron highlights President Trump’s impending deadline for President Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
  • Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller sets the stakes:

    “If that’s not met by Monday, the deadline that has been set by President Trump, I believe that once again it will mean that President Putin has played President Trump.” (Stephen Miller, 03:42) “No president in US history has done more to advance the cause of peace than President Trump.” (Stephen Miller, 03:52)

  • [03:14–04:00]

6. Russia-Ukraine Military Action

• Russia launched overnight attacks on southern and central Ukraine.
  • Kyiv claims to have struck Russian oil refineries in response.
  • [04:00]

7. Labor Day Weekend Travel Update

• National average gas price drops to $3.19 (from $3.35 a year ago).
• Top domestic travel destinations are Orlando, Seattle, and New York.
• [04:00–04:28]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s Rebuke of Court Ruling:

  “If allowed to stand, this decision would literally destroy the United States of America. ... tariffs are the best tool to help our workers and support companies that produce great Made in America products.”

  • (Read by Madeleine Rivera, 00:18)

• Department of Homeland Security on Immigration Ruling:

  “The ruling ignores President Trump’s legal authority.”

  • (Read by Jack Callaghan, 00:50)

• Tom Homan on Chicago Crime and Immigration:

  “You would think he'd welcome the assistance. His number one responsibility. It's the safety and security of that city. If he's not going to do it, President Trump is going to do it.”

  • (Tom Homan, 02:59)

• Stephen Miller on Diplomacy with Russia:

  “If that's not met by Monday, the deadline that has been set by President Trump, I believe that once again it will mean that President Putin has played President Trump.” “No president in US History has done more to advance the cause of peace than President Trump.”

  • (Stephen Miller, 03:42–03:52)

• Mayor Brandon Johnson on Federal Involvement:

  “We’re not going anywhere.”

  • (Johnson, 03:09)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Tariff Policy Court Ruling: 00:02–00:50
• Deportation Block: 00:50–01:13
• Minneapolis Church Shooting Update: 01:13–01:52
• Immigration Raids & Political Tension: 02:31–03:14
• US-Ukraine Military Aid & Diplomacy: 03:14–04:00
• Russian Attacks & Travel Update: 04:00–04:28

This episode concisely covers major national and international news, highlighting deepening partisan divides over tariffs and immigration, evolving foreign policy moves, and ongoing local and global security challenges, all wrapped in direct, high-impact soundbites from officials and commentators.