Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET (09/05/2025)

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 5, 2025
Episode Overview:
This fast-paced episode delivers key U.S. news as of the morning of September 5, 2025. It covers the disappointing monthly jobs report, political clashes over federal intervention in cities, a major ICE immigration raid in Georgia, new health care measures affecting immigrants, the stock market’s record highs, and NFL updates. The tone reflects FOX News’ urgent, assertive style, with strong political commentary from several government officials and correspondents throughout the program.

1. U.S. Jobs Report: Disappointment and Political Fallout

Main Theme:
A sharply underperforming jobs report sets off fierce debate about economic policy.

Timestamps:

• [00:02]–[00:39]

Key Points:

• Only 22,000 jobs were created last month, versus expectations of 75,000.
• The unemployment rate increased by 0.1% to reach 4.3%.
• White House economic adviser calls the results “disappointing.”
• Labor Secretary Laurie Chavez Darimer directly criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
  • Notable quote:
    • “Jerome Powell should be embarrassed by this report because he has not done his job.” – Laurie Chavez Darimer ([00:20])
• The Trump administration pushes for interest rate cuts; pressure mounts on the Fed.
• Despite weak job numbers, hiring in prior months revised only slightly down—unlike the major downward revisions seen earlier.
• President Trump previously fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over “massive” data revisions ([00:39]).

2. Political and Legal Tensions over National Guard Deployments

Main Theme:
Ongoing political strife erupts over federal involvement in state law enforcement.

Timestamps:

• [00:39]–[01:11]

Key Points:

• Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker threatens a lawsuit if President Trump deploys the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime.
• In Washington, D.C., the federal troop patrol has been extended through November.
• D.C.’s Attorney General takes legal action, calling the troop deployment “unlawful federal overreach.”
• White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson fires back:
  • Notable quote:
    • “This lawsuit is nothing more than another attempt at the detriment of D.C. residents and visitors to undermine the president’s highly successful operations.” – Abigail Jackson ([01:11])

Key Results from Federal Efforts (per White House):

• Over 1,800 arrests since August 7th.
• 16 “no gang” members arrested.
• Recovery of 5 missing children.
• 188 firearms seized ([01:35]).

3. President Trump’s Department of Defense Rebranding Initiative

Main Theme:
Symbolism and military branding return to the fore.

Timestamp:

• [01:35]–[01:59]

Key Points:

• President Trump to sign an executive order later in the day to rebrand the Department of Defense as the “War Department,” its pre-1947 name.
• Pete Hegseth will be called “Secretary of War”; such changes would require Congressional approval for formalization.
• Notable moment:
  • Highlights the administration's penchant for symbolic, historic gestures.

4. Stock Market, Oil, and Gas Prices Update

Timestamps:

• [02:15]–[02:51]

Key Points:

• Markets rally despite the weak jobs report, seemingly anticipating a possible interest rate cut.
  • Dow up 34 points, Nasdaq up 98, S&P 500 up 9 points—setting a new record high.
  • Oil falls $1 to $62/barrel; gas at $3.20/gallon (down 10 cents from last year).

5. Major Immigration Enforcement Actions:

a. ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia

Timestamps:

• [02:51]–[03:26]

Key Points:

• Around 450 undocumented immigrants detained in one of the largest ICE raids to date.
• Law enforcement from several agencies involved; witnesses describe military vehicles and panic inside the plant.
• The raid halted construction at a facility for EV battery production.
  • Notable description:
    • “People were running, hopping fences and buses filled with people were seen leaving the site.” – Madison Scarpino ([03:14])

b. Trump Administration Targets Healthcare for Immigrants

Timestamps:

• [03:31]–[04:05]

Key Points:

• CMS reviews payments covering health care for undocumented immigrants, aiming to ensure “fiscal integrity.”
• Federal agencies notify state health departments (CA, CO, IL, MN, OR, WA) of an audit on payments for items like prescriptions and specialty care.
• 20 states have already sued to oppose the Trump administration’s transfer of Medicaid data to deportation officials.
• Federal judge temporarily halts the data transfer.

6. NFL Season Kickoff

Timestamp:

• [04:05]–[04:13]

Key Points:

• NFL season opens: Philadelphia Eagles defeat Dallas Cowboys 24–20.
• Upcoming game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. LA Chargers.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• [00:20] Laurie Chavez Darimer on the Fed:
  • “Jerome Powell should be embarrassed by this report because he has not done his job.”
• [01:11] Abigail Jackson on D.C. lawsuit:
  • “This lawsuit is nothing more than another attempt at the detriment of D.C. residents and visitors to undermine the president's highly successful operations.”
• [03:14] Madison Scarpino on ICE raid:
  • “People were running, hopping fences and buses filled with people were seen leaving the site.”

Conclusion

This newscast spotlighted mounting pressures on economic policy leaders, raucous political and legal conflict over federal law enforcement in cities, expanding immigration crackdowns (including healthcare audits), robust stock market performance, and Americans’ ongoing engagement with football season. The reporting kept a brisk pace with a signature emphatic, authority-driven tone.