Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast
Date: September 1, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony (and FOX News team)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise update on key national and international news stories as of Labor Day morning, September 1, 2025. Topics range from President Trump's latest moves on crime policy and federal interventions, U.S. immigration updates, Russia-China relations, economic data, Labor Day events, gas prices, a lottery jackpot, and a heroic act by a college athlete.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Crime Crackdown: D.C. and Chicago

• [00:02] President Trump claims credit for reducing crime in Washington, D.C., via aggressive tactics, including the deployment of National Guard troops.
• On Truth Social, Trump contrasts D.C.’s decreasing crime with the rising crime in Chicago, hinting at imminent federal intervention there if the state doesn’t act.
• Rich Edson reports:
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledges the success of federal support but opposes increased ICE and National Guard presence.
  • Stat: Violent crime in D.C. reportedly dropped 44% during the federal surge period compared to last year.
  • Trump threatens a similar surge in Chicago if Governor J.B. Pritzker won't act; Pritzker prefers more federal police like the FBI or ATF, not National Guard.
• Memorable quote:
  • “Muriel Bowser of D.C. has become very popular because she's worked with me and my great people in bringing crime down to virtually nothing in D.C.” — President Trump, cited by Dave Anthony [00:17]

2. Immigration Update: Deportation Flights Blocked

• [01:00] A federal judge halts deportation flights for unaccompanied minors to Guatemala.
  • Attorneys for the minors cite their clients' safety concerns, noting abuse and neglect in their home country.
  • The order comes as a 2-week Trump deadline for Russia to negotiate Ukraine peace talks expires without update.

3. Russia-China Diplomatic Developments

• [01:32] Reporting from Lori Chavez-Darimer and Alex Ogan:
  • Putin meets with Xi Jinping in China; both signal intentions for a “united South” amid a wider Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit involving 20 world leaders.
  • India’s Prime Minister is among the attendees.
  • Trump posts on social media criticizing U.S.-India trade as “a totally one sided disaster.”
• Memorable quote:
  • “Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping sharing goals today of what they call a united South.” — Lori Chavez-Darimer [01:32]

4. U.S. Economy: Labor Day & Market Update

• [02:28] No stock market update due to the Labor Day holiday.
  • August Recap: Dow +3%, Nasdaq +1.6%
  • Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Darimer visits Erie, PA, continuing a nationwide tour to engage with American workers.
  • Quote:
    • “I’ve hit 32 states already. And I’m talking to the men and women who are on the every single day trying to understand what they need assistance with.” — Lori Chavez-Darimer [02:49]

5. Gas Prices & Powerball Jackpot

• [03:00] National average gas price is $3.19/gallon – $0.14 cheaper than last year but $0.04 higher than last month.
• Powerball jackpot: $1.1 billion, fifth largest ever.
  • Winners can take a 29-year payout or a lump sum (the more popular option).
  • Quote:
    • “Which is the game’s fifth largest prize ever. Winners will have two different options in getting that money... no surprise, the lump sum is the more popular option.” — Caroline Elliott [03:18]

6. Heroic Act by Army Football Player

• [03:34] Larry Pickett Jr., football player at West Point, rescues a man from a burning car in Fort Montgomery, NY.
  • The rescue, filmed by Pickett’s father, showed the athlete pulling the man to safety moments before the vehicle caught fire.
  • Both Pickett and his father remained with the victim until first responders arrived.
  • Quote:
    • “Pickett, known as L.J., running toward the vehicle and pulling a man out of the driver's seat just after he moved the man to safety. The vehicle was in flames.” — Caroline Elliott [03:40]

7. Sports Update

• [04:17] College football: #10 Miami defeats #6 Notre Dame, 27-24.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (on D.C. crime):
  • “Muriel Bowser of D.C. has become very popular because she's worked with me and my great people in bringing crime down to virtually nothing in D.C.” — [00:17]
• Lori Chavez-Darimer (Labor Secretary’s tour):
  • “I’ve hit 32 states already. And I’m talking to the men and women who are on the every single day trying to understand what they need assistance with.” — [02:49]
• Caroline Elliott (Powerball):
  • “Which is the game’s fifth largest prize ever. Winners will have two different options in getting that money... no surprise, the lump sum is the more popular option.” — [03:18]
• Caroline Elliott (Pickett’s heroism):
  • “Pickett, known as L.J., running toward the vehicle and pulling a man out of the driver's seat just after he moved the man to safety. The vehicle was in flames.” — [03:40]
• Lori Chavez-Darimer (Russia-China):
  • “Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping sharing goals today of what they call a united South.” — [01:32]

Quick Reference — Timestamps

• Trump on Chicago Crime: [00:02]
• D.C. Mayor’s Response: [00:27]
• Judge blocks deportations: [01:00]
• Russia-China SCO Summit: [01:32]
• Stock Market/Economy/Labor Day: [02:28]
• Labor Secretary Tour: [02:49]
• Gas/Powerball: [03:00]
• Heroic Rescue: [03:34]
• Sports Update: [04:17]

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, fact-driven tone, prioritizing breaking news and concise reporting. Hosts and correspondents relay direct quotes from key figures, blending news analysis with real-time updates and personal stories (such as Pickett’s rescue).