Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 07/07/2025 Newscast – Detailed Summary
Released on July 8, 2025
The latest episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Ted Lindner, delivered a comprehensive overview of pressing national and international issues. This detailed summary encapsulates the key topics discussed, enriched with notable quotes and timestamped insights to provide a thorough understanding for those who did not tune in.
1. Ongoing Search Efforts in Texas Floods
Ted Lindner opened the broadcast by highlighting the devastating floods in Kerr County, Texas, emphasizing the relentless search for survivors.
- Ted Lindner [00:02]: "A shred of hope In Texas, I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. The intense search for any survivors of the massive floods in Kerr County continues. Fox's Mike Tobin is there."
Mike Tobin provided an on-the-ground report, detailing the extensive rescue operations and the challenging conditions faced by searchers.
- Mike Tobin [00:11]: "The searching has been relentless. 400 searchers from 20 different agencies have literally been climbing through the debris, hoping against the odds to find survivors, working to bring answers to families with loved ones missing. Helicopter traffic over the Guadalupe River has been constant as rescuers are covering some 60 miles of rough terrain. This will be a rough week. Primary search continues and we remain hopeful. Every foot, every mile, every bend of the river."
He also warned of impending adverse weather conditions.
- Mike Tobin [00:51]: "And nothing but bad news from the National Weather Service. Heavy rain is predicted for central Texas, and that means more risk of flash flooding."
2. President Trump's Diplomatic Engagements and Middle East Peace Efforts
Ted Lindner transitioned to international affairs, focusing on President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at fostering peace in the Middle East.
- Ted Lindner [00:51]: "President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today as the administration makes a push for peace in the Middle East. The president asked about the possibility of talks with Iran following last month's U.S. bombing of its nuclear facilities."
Griff Jenkins provided additional insights into the administration's diplomatic strategies.
- Griff Jenkins [01:05]: "We have scheduled Iran talks and they want to talk."
This visit by Netanyahu occurs in the aftermath of a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the administration's efforts to stabilize the region.
3. Upcoming Tariff Increases Targeting 14 Countries
The broadcast addressed economic policies with a focus on impending tariff increases imposed by the Trump administration.
Grady Tremble enumerated the countries receiving notification about future tariffs and outlined the specifics.
- Grady Tremble [01:18]: "Here are the 14 countries that received these letters. They include South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and many more. And India. In the letter, the president outlines the tariff that these countries will have to pay starting August 1, and they range from 25 to 40%. And in the letter, President Trump says if for any reason you decide to raise your tariffs, then whatever the number you choose to raise them by will be added on to the 25%, 36% or 40% that we charge."
Ted Lindner concluded this segment by emphasizing Fox's coverage of the ongoing developments.
- Ted Lindner [01:51]: "That's Fox's Grady Tremble. America's listening to FOX News."
4. Kansas Senator Roger Marshall Defends Medicaid Expansion
In domestic policy, Ted Lindner reported on Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall's defense of the recently signed Medicaid bill.
- Ted Lindner [03:08]: "Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall is pushing back on criticism of the one big beautiful bill concerning Medicaid."
Senator Roger Marshall responded to critiques by outlining the bill's benefits and addressing fiscal concerns.
- Roger Marshall [03:15]: "We increase the spending faster than the rate of inflation, $200 billion a year more that we're trying to strengthen Medicaid and save it for those who really need it the most. So we're going to make sure that seniors in nursing homes, people with disabilities, pregnant women, children that they actually have Medicaid."
Ted Lindner further contextualized the bipartisan perspectives on the legislation.
- Ted Lindner [03:31]: "Marshall on Fox Business the bill signed into law Friday. Democrats say it adds trillions of dollars to the deficit and hurts working-class families."
5. Controversy Surrounding Deportations to El Salvador
The newscast delved into immigration issues, specifically the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan men to El Salvador.
Ted Lindner reported the conflicting statements between the U.S. and Salvadoran governments regarding inmate control.
- Ted Lindner [03:31]: "The government of El Salvador has acknowledged the United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the Venezuelan men deported from the US to a notorious Salvadoran prison. That contradicts public statements by officials in both countries."
He highlighted the legal challenges facing the deported individuals.
- Ted Lindner [03:31]: "Lawyers for more than 100 migrants are challenging their deportations to El Salvador. Sicot Center. The Trump administration has argued they were powerless to return the men."
6. New Book Reveals Insights into President Biden's Administration and Hunter Biden's Influence
Addressing political narratives, Ted Lindner introduced a new publication scrutinizing President Joe Biden's tenure and the role of his son, Hunter Biden.
Griff Jenkins expanded on the book's revelations, citing coverage from the Wall Street Journal.
- Griff Jenkins [04:11]: "The authors preview the book in the Wall Street Journal, writing June 2024 was going to be a momentous month for Joe Biden's presidency. Trips to France and Italy, a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles with Bar Obama, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts in the first debate against Donald Trump. But there was another matter at the top of the president's mind. As Biden confided to a close friend, the only thing I care about is that my son is not convicted. The book also claims Hunter Biden begged the DNC to cover his ballooning legal bills."
Ted Lindner summarized the implications of these revelations on the political landscape.
- Ted Lindner [04:44]: "And disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a client list that according to the Justice Department, officials say no more files related to his sex trafficking investigation would be made public. The comments come despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi."
7. Accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
The final news segment touched upon legal accountability related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Ted Lindner reported on the Justice Department's stance regarding the disclosure of Epstein's client list.
- Ted Lindner [04:44]: "And disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a client list that according to the Justice Department, officials say no more files related to his sex trafficking investigation would be made public. The comments come despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi."
Conclusion
Ted Lindner wrapped up the broadcast, reinforcing Fox News' commitment to delivering up-to-date and comprehensive news coverage.
- Ted Lindner [05:05]: "I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News."
This summary encapsulates the major news stories covered in the Fox News Hourly Update from July 8, 2025, providing a clear and detailed overview for listeners seeking to stay informed on critical events shaping the nation and the world.