Fox News Hourly Update: Detailed Summary of the 10PM ET Edition on July 4, 2025

Release Date: July 5, 2025

The Fox News Hourly Update episode aired at 10PM ET on July 4, 2025, delivered a comprehensive overview of the day's most pressing national and international issues. Hosted by Tom Brigatte and featuring reports from correspondents Mike Seidel, Jennifer Griffin, and Tom Ragan, the update covered significant political developments, natural disasters, international relations, and ongoing conflicts. Below is a detailed summary of the key segments discussed during the broadcast.

1. President Trump’s Independence Day Celebrations and Legislative Actions

Tom Brigatte opened the newscast with a festive note, highlighting President Donald Trump's celebration of Independence Day:

[00:02] Tom Brigatte: "A very happy 4th for the President. I'm Tom Brigatte, Fox News. President Trump celebrates Independence Day with a military family picnic on the south Lawn of the White House, where he also signed his signature legislation, the one big beautiful bill into law."

President Trump emphasized the significance of the recently signed legislation:

[00:16] Donald Trump: "Look forward, fellas. Look forward. And just say what it is because it's the most popular bill ever signed in the history of our country. Whether you're military or anybody else, this is the most single most popular bill ever signed."

However, Tom Brigatte noted the political divide regarding the bill:

[00:30] Tom Brigatte: "But the bill isn't popular with Democrats. None in Congress voted for it. They say changes to Medicaid will take away health care coverage of millions."

2. Texas Flooding and National Guard Deployment

The newscast addressed severe flooding in Texas, detailing the National Guard's involvement:

[00:30] Tom Brigatte: "The National Guard is responding to extreme flooding in Texas. At least 13 people are dead in Kerr County, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio. It's somewhere around 4 in the morning. The rain came down 12 inches or more per hour. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. The Guadalupe River rose more than 20ft in some areas."

3. Tropical Depression Threatens the Carolinas

Mike Seidel provided an update on the approaching tropical depression impacting the South Carolina coast:

[01:11] Mike Seidel: "Here are the stats. Tropical depression number three, it's just jogging north at two miles an hour right now. The center is 150 miles south southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. And we're just on the beach just a few minutes about 15 miles away from Charleston, South Carolina. The Hurricane Hunters went out there today and found that close circulation. Just about all the rain is still well offshore. We've had a few bands of showers go in through the Carol and Georgia this afternoon, but it's going to be pretty much a dry evening for fireworks."

Seidel warned of impending weather threats:

[01:52] Tom Brigatte: "Areas along the coast could see up to 5 inches of rain."

4. Legal Proceedings on Deportation to South Sudan

The update covered a significant legal decision affecting immigration policy:

[03:08] Tom Brigatte: "The Trump administration gets another legal win in their effort to deport a group of immigrants to South Sudan. Fox's Tom Graham explains a federal judge."

Jennifer Griffin detailed the court's decision:

[03:17] Jennifer Griffin: "Has rejected eight migrants' latest bid to block their deportation to South Sudan. That's according to court documents released following a rare Fourth of July hearing. The Trump administration has been trying to deport the immigrants for weeks. Their case has been in legal limbo as they made their appeal to stay in the U.S. None of the eight immigrants are from South Sudan, which is engulfed in a civil war. The US has not said what will happen to the migrants once they're deported to the African nation."

5. President Trump's Diplomatic Engagements with Russia and Ukraine

Tom Brigatte reported on President Trump's recent diplomatic activities:

[03:47] Tom Brigatte: "President Trump has spoken with the leaders of Russia, then Ukraine on back to back days. Fox's Jennifer Griffin is at the Pentagon."

Tom Ragan elaborated on these discussions:

[03:54] Tom Ragan: "President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who thanked Trump for his support and offered to help the US with Ukrainian drone technology honed during his fight with Russia. Zelensky wrote, 'We spoke about opportunities in air defense and agreed that we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies.' Their conversation comes a day after President Trump described a frustrating phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin."

6. Russian Aerial Assault on Ukraine

Following the diplomatic talks, Tom Brigatte reported a significant military escalation:

[04:23] Tom Brigatte: "After that talk, Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assault since the war began. The capital Kyiv was the primary target. Authorities say one person was killed and at least 26 people, including a child, were injured."

7. Hamas’s Response to Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza

The update also touched on developments in the Gaza conflict:

[04:23] Tom Brigatte: "Hamas says it has given a positive response to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. But the terrorist group adds further talks were needed on implementation. It's not clear if the Hamas statement meant they had accepted the proposal from President Trump for a pause in fighting. The war began shortly after the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023, when over 1,000 Israelis were slaughtered. I'm Tom Ragan. This is FOX News."

Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update provided listeners with an in-depth look at pivotal events shaping the national and global landscape. From President Trump's legislative actions and diplomatic efforts to natural disasters impacting the United States and escalating conflicts abroad, the program delivered timely and detailed reporting. Notably, the broadcast emphasized the administration's stance on immigration, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the humanitarian crises resulting from severe weather events.

Note: Advertisements and non-content segments have been omitted from this summary to focus solely on the informative aspects of the newscast.